Can I take zoloft and be pregnant at the same time?

Answer 1

pregnancies during which the mothers took Zoloft,
both during the first trimester and later in
pregnancy. The available data suggest that using
Zoloft during pregnancy is unlikely to increase the
risk for birth defects above the 3-5% risk seen in the
general population. More studies need to be
performed to determine if Zoloft use during
pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects.
I need to take Zoloft throughout my entire
pregnancy. Will it cause withdrawal symptoms in
my baby?
If you are taking Zoloft during the third
trimester until the time of delivery, your baby may
experience some complications for the first few
days of life requiring extra care. Symptoms of
withdrawal such as problems breathing, jitteriness,
increased muscle tone, irritability, altered sleep
patterns, tremors and difficulty eating may occur.
Your baby may need to stay in a special care
nursery for several days until the withdrawal
symptoms go away. While these problems occur at
all doses of Zoloft, they may occur more often with
higher doses of Zoloft.
Are there any other problems Zoloft can cause
when used in the third trimester?
One study showed that babies whose
mothers take SSRIs like Zoloft during the third
trimester may be at an increased risk for pulmonary
hypertension, a serious lung problem at birth. You
should inform your obstetrician and your baby's
pediatrician that you are taking Zoloft so that any
extra care can be readily provided.
Should I stop taking Zoloft before the third
trimester?
It is important to discuss with your doctor
the risks associated with taking Zoloft during
pregnancy as compared to the risks of stopping
Zoloft. Studies have shown that when depression is
left untreated during pregnancy, there may be
increased risks for miscarriage, preeclampsia,
preterm delivery, low birth weight, and a number of
other harmful effects on the mother and the baby.
Only you and your doctor know your medical
history and can best determine whether or not you
should stop taking Zoloft during pregnancy. Some
women can gradually wean off of Zoloft before 28
weeks; for other women, the effects from stopping
Zoloft may be more harmful than the possible risks
to the baby if they stay on Zoloft. The benefits of
taking Zoloft for your specific situation and the
potential risks to the baby should be considered
before a decision is made.
What about long term effects? Will my child have
behavioral and learning problems if I take Zoloft
in pregnancy?
One study found that children whose
mothers took SSRIs during pregnancy scored lower
on motor skill tests than other children. This was a
very small study of 31 children; about half of these
children were exposed to Zoloft. Two other studies
looked at the children of 55 and 66 women who
were taking another SSRI (Prozac) during
pregnancy. The children in these studies did not
have any differences in IQ, language, or motor
skills compared to other children. More studies are
needed to determine if Zoloft use during pregnancy
has long-term effects on behavior and learning.

Answer 2

My daughter just had a baby. she was high risk diabetes, blood clots, anxiety panic attacks. They told her it is better to take your meds. One of which was Zoloft, than get upset and cry, and worry about miscarrying the baby. She has had 4 miscarriages. Zoloft does not enter breast milk either. He did tell her, the baby will probably be more hyper (move around more). Hope everything works out for you. Alexander Christopher was born Jan. 8th. he is beautiful. ck the blog for it'smeagain@yahoo. Its called 360 or my space. I think. God Bless


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Answer 3

No, have you heard the new lawsuits regarding paxil? It has been proven to cause damage to the fetus during pregnancy. Zoloft is in the same catagory. Please do some reaserch for yourself on the Net and ofcourse talk with a Doc.

Answer 4

Good grief, this is NOT the place to ask lol.

But -- type in "Zoloft monograph" in yahoo search, and you'll get the right websites.

Answer 5

i would not reccomend it at all. you need to ask your doctor asap. but if your on it and your doc says to get off. for the next ten to twelve days you are goign to go through withdrawels. so dont jsut stop you need to weaan yourself off of zoloft. you really need to talk to your doctor. good luck

Answer 6

Check out this website:
http://www.otispregnancy.org/pdf/zoloft.pdf

Answer 7

Don't listen to anyone here! Call your Doctor or a Pharmacist!!!!

Answer 8

I think so, but talk to your dr.

Answer 9

i dunno.. CAN u?