PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for February, 2001: Re: Anxiety medication in class A, B, or C during pregnancy

Re: Anxiety medication in class A, B, or C during pregnancy

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Feb 2001 18:22:49 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 28 Feb 2001, Stephanie wrote: >
>I am 2 1/2 months pregnant. I was taking Klonipin for panic attacks and
>acute anxiety. I haven't taken them since being pregnant. However, I
>need them again. My ob said not to take them and to find a medication
>in class A,B, or C. He said Klonipin is in class D and not to use it. I
>have to have the medication to sleep and surivive from panic attacks. He
>recommended prozac, anyone who knows anything about anxiety/panic
>attacks knows this medication will not work. My ob has left it to me
>and my psychiatrist to find the med. My doctor is looking but hasn't
>found anything. Does anyone know of a safe medication in class A, B, or
>C to use. I am scared and need to find a medication to help me.

A reasonable substitute for Klonipin during pregnancy is Ativan... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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