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Re: Klonopin and pregnancy

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 15 Apr 2001 19:24:43 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 15 Apr 2001, Amy wrote: >
>I understand that klonopin is not recommended for chronic anxiety for
>the first timester because of the possibility of cleft lip or cleft
>pallet and not recommended for the final trimester because of potential
>respiratory issues for the fetus. What is a safe drug alternative? If
>there is not one, when in the trimesters is it less or more of a risk,
>and why? And, is this a dose-related issue? I am not taking any now, but
>would sleep and feel better if I could take .5mg a day.

Amy

Buspar is an alternative, as are the fast acting barbiturates, such as butisal

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
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health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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