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Q: Medication Question
asked by: KarynAboe3 on June 22nd, 2006
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I am almost 17 weeks pregnant and was just prescribed zoloft for anxiety.My doctor says it is safe but everything I have read about it says otherwise.Does anyone know anything about how or if this med will be harmful to the baby?
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loulou1980
replied on June 22nd, 2006
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Ive just googled it and came up with this page to help you

http://otispregnancy.Org/pdf/zoloft.Pdf

change the uppercase to lower as it has a habit of doing it in this forum when you post a link
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Emma2
replied on June 22nd, 2006
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My friend has severe anxiety and depression has been on paxil for years and is pregnant and her Dr. Told her to switch to zoloft. If it is needed it is safe and drs. Are prescribing it ..So it is fine. They say that taking anxiety meds is worse in the 3 rd trimester simply because the baby will be dependant on the drug.
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lil_blaze2004
replied on June 22nd, 2006
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Ya I was on paxil and stopped it while I was pregnant. It was hard cause it cause severe withdrawal so I had to do it slowly but I did it and i'm never going back on it. Zoloft is usually ok though.
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Emma2
replied on June 22nd, 2006
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lil_blaze2004 wrote:
ya I was on paxil and stopped it while I was pregnant. It was hard cause it cause severe withdrawal so I had to do it slowly but I did it and i'm never going back on it. Zoloft is usually ok though.



yeah!!! My friend was told to literally cut her paxil pills in 3 pieces and take smaller doses that way. Crazy drug!! But if its needed it's needed!
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lil_blaze2004
replied on June 22nd, 2006
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Thats what I did, half, then quarters, then every few days, then nothing! I worry sometimes if it did something to trey though. Ugh i;'m a worrywart.
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Emma2
replied on June 22nd, 2006
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Nahhh! Its normal to feel that but your child is fine....Its doesnt make them have mental issues ...Mostly just the jitters and withdrawl and crankiness!
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Sunflower_pie81
replied on June 22nd, 2006
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I am currently taking zoloft for my depression that I am having....It's not really working so I don't take it that much.....But sometimes it does help.
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lesliepei
replied on June 22nd, 2006
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The only way zoloft is going to really work for you is if you take it exactly as prescribed every day. It isn't a medication that works when you take it on an "as needed" basis, you must take it every day for it to work. If you have concerns about the medication, talk to your obstetrician or pharmacist...They can help you make an informed decision on your treatment. A pharmacist can at least give you the published risks vs. Benefit.

Good luck
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Sunflower_pie81
replied on June 23rd, 2006
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Oh well my ob stated that if it wasn't working on a regular basis take it whenever.....Maybe she was confused with the ambian I was taking. .....Oh well
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