Anti-depressants During Pregnancy????? Posted: 03-01-07 05:14am
What anti-depressants are safe during
pregnancy??
I'm on Efexor-xr (for depression).
My hubby and I are hoping I fall pregnant
soon. But I'm worried these drugs might
possibly harm the baby???
I tried to wean off these drugs last year
and it made me really suicidal. I feel a
lot stronger now than I did then. BUT I am
still nervous and scared about weaning off
them again!
I'd prefer to stay on them or change to a
different type of anti-depressant that is
safe for pregnancy.
Each different website seems to say
different things! One wesbite says they
are safe for pregnancy, other websites say
they aren't?!?!
Can anyone give me any info please??
I'm totally confused!!
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 03-01-07 10:04am
You should consult your doctor. Let them
know you are thinking of having a baby and
would like to take a medicine that's safe
for pregnancy. They should be able to help
you.
Good luck!
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leith1983
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Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 2
Posted: 03-24-07 07:23am
AyaMiyaki
wrote:
You should consult your
doctor. Let them know you are thinking of
having a baby and would like to take a
medicine that's safe for pregnancy. They
should be able to help you.
Good luck!
ok thanks
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wswillsmithe
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RE:Anti-depressants during pregnancy Posted: 04-09-08 00:21am
Anti-depressants are not always
recommendable.They might have side effects
and this is my personal thoughts.Better
consult your doctor.
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Beline
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Posted: 04-21-08 07:14am
In my country we use Eglonol. It helps to
increase your milk flow as well. I want to
suggest that you ask your doctor to
prescribe it, as it worked liked a charm
for me. (I had 2 suicide attempts during
my pregnancy before my doctor prescribed
it)
Try it for two or three months before you
fall pregnant. It will give your body time
to get rid of the other medication too.
Good luck, and keep us posted!
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