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srella22
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antidepressants - question
i posted this in the pregnancy thread...but was just wondering...anyone take while they were preg? also, anyone on them or try them just generally for anxiety even not preg? you can fm me if you would like.
Message edited 1/19/2011 7:07:08 PM.
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donegal419
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Re: antidepressants - question
i am on Zoloft for post-partum deperession. I was never on anti-depressants until last year. I am PG again and am still taking the meds. OB says the risks to the baby are WORSE if I'm not on it (low birth weight among other things).
I think it all depends on what you're on and the amount/frequency. I am on a low dose once a day.
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| Posted 1/20/11 10:21 PM |
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srella22
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Re: antidepressants - question
thanks!
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| Posted 1/21/11 1:08 PM |
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BAM 2009
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Re: antidepressants - question
I was on Zoloft before I got pregnant and then was on it while I was pregnant for a few months...Then I was on Lexapro at 6 months PP for PPD....I weaned myself off of that at 9 months PP....Going to go back on Zoloft next month. I have depression and anxiety.
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| Posted 1/21/11 11:29 PM |
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4ForMe
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Re: antidepressants - question
I was on Zoloft but it didn't work well for me so the doctor switched me to Cymbalta, which has been great. I had terrible anxiety.
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| Posted 1/22/11 11:31 PM |
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pixiedust
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Re: antidepressants - question
I have been dealing with this question also. I am not TTC just yet, but I do have really bad anxiety and am on Lexapro, which is a class C drug. OB also said that the risks to the baby are WORSE if I'm not on it (lower dose), although my regular doctor says to come off of it completely. I myself, do not know what to do, but you are def. not alone. 
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| Posted 1/25/11 11:18 PM |
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srella22
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Re: antidepressants - question
thanks...its really tough...i hear of a ton of woman on them and they are fine...its just a hard decision...i had a m/c at 20w and its been tough...but i also dont want to wait too long to ttc again...
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racheK
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Re: antidepressants - question
I'm not TTCing yet but will be this year--and I've been on Prozac for a number of years.
I've discussed lowering my dosage with my dr. a bit when we are TTCing but she wants to keep me on it on it throughout a pregnancy.
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Blu-ize
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Re: antidepressants - question
My gyn says it's ok in pregnancy if needed.
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LOVELISA71
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Re: antidepressants - question
HI! I WAS ON LOW DOSE ZOLOFT WHILE PREG. AND AFTER I GAVE BIRTH. ALL WENT WELL. MY DAUGHTER IS 4 YRS. OLD NOW. ABOUT A YEAR AGO MY DOSE WAS INCREASED, BUT IT AFFECTED ME IN A NEGATIVE WAY, ACTUALLY I AM OFF IT NOW FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND FEEL 100% BETTER THAN I DID WHEN ON ZOLOFT. THE PAST YEAR MY HEART WAS RACING LIKE CRAZY, MY BP WAS SLIGHTLY ELEVATED, AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT I BECAME ANGRY AND ANXIOUS! I STARTED ACCUPUNCTURE AND WAS TOLD SOMETIMES AN ANTIDEPRESSANT CAN DO SOME OF THOSE THINGS. MY DOCTOR WEANED ME OFF AND I FEEL FINE NOW! I RECOMMEND ACCUPUNCTURE.
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