Re: Anti-depressants while TTC/Pregnancy
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Dec 2000 23:09:22 -0600 (CST)
Prozac has been studied and seems to be safe in pregnancy and followup
for years. Paxil is a "cousin" of Prozac and all professionals I know
consider it safe as well and agree with your doctors.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 30 Dec 2000, Jennifer wrote:
>
>Months ago I was diagnosed with GAD and severe depression.
>I was prescribed paxil and it was a "wonder drug" for me- I was happy
>for the first time in my life. Several months ago I came off the paxil
>in order to TTC my third (and last) child. I have been having a VERY
>rough time....and am considering whether I need to go back on
>medication. The problem is, I am not ready to stop TTC. I have
>discussed medication during pregnancy with my OB and with two
>psychiatrists who seem to feel that paxil is "safe" during pregnancy.
>I've done quite a bit of research, and I'm not sure I agree. My
>understanding is that paxil is a relatively new drug- so that long-term
>effects of the drug on the foetus are just not known.
>
>Help! any advice?
>
>Thanks.
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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