Hi there, I have been taking zoloft for
the last 6 months to treat mild anxiety,
recently I had skipped two days on my pill
and it happens that my partner and I had
sex that night. I had run out of a
perscription so I have not taken a pill
for the last week. I have had lower back
pain, stomach cramps and have been feeling
tired and nausious. Can any one please
tell me the effects zoloft would have on a
new fetus. I would be happy to be
pregnant but I am worried about the
effects of zoloft on the baby. I have not
taken any tablets for the last three days
and wonder if I am pregnant, is the damage
already done, and is this too early to
tell if I am pregnant. I am probably
being paranoid. Please help, any info
would be appreciated.
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user500
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 39 Location: ,
Pregnancy And Zoloft Posted: 10-12-03 17:01pm
I'm not sure, but I don't necessary think
zoloft can harm a fetus. What I do know
is that you are not suppose to stop taking
zoloft cold turkey. It will make you very
sick. Your doctor is suppose to help you
get off of it gradually. Also, abruptly
quitting the pill (before you have
finished the pack) can also do weird
things to your body. If I were you I
would call my doctor and ask her what she
thinks, or sometimes if I need to know an
answer to important medical question
immediately, i'll call a local hospital,
and if a nurse or a doctor is available
they will answer it for me.
-help that helps..Take care.
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Suzy
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Sep 2003 Posts: 530
Zoloft & Pregnancy Posted: 10-12-03 18:41pm
Dear surf girl,
zoloft and ciprimil are 2 drugs used to
treat anxiety and depression in pregnant
women, so it should be fine. If you are
pregnant, just make sure your doctor is
aware that you are taking it, they will
monitor your progress. About 2 weeks
before delivery time, you would be
expected to gradually lower the dose and
by the time your due date has arrived you
probably won't take any. As soon as you
have had bubby, you could go back to
taking zoloft under the guidance of your
doctor of course.
Good luck...
.::suzy::.
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Darling
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 875
Posted: 10-13-03 20:16pm
They are both right. I am on zoloft
(350mg) and have been for....Wow a long
time! I would suggest you try not to miss
your pills though because, as I know very
well, withdrawls are horrendous. I get
shocks from my brain that come out my
fingers. Its very odd and uncomfortable
and I get nauseaus with headaches. Best
of luck!
~darling
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