Re: Lorazepam and pregnancy
From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Nov 2002 19:45:26 -0600 (CST)
anti-depressant medication like Zoloft and Lorazepam are in a category
of medication which haven't been proven nor disproven to be of harm to
the unborn child. Their use during pregnancy, however, is based on the
overwhelming advantages that can be obtained from their administration
to specific patients. Tapering off the medication has to be discussed
with your physicians who understand your situation best.
At Sat, 30 Nov 2002, Nicole wrote:
>
>I am currently 30 weeks pregnant and have been on 2mg of Lorazepam
>(Ativan) 4 times a day for two weeks now after experiencing severe
>anxiety. I was hospitalized over a month ago for fear of my safety. Now
>I am on 125 mg of Zoloft once a day and I was wondering on any doctor's
>opinion of when I should start tapering the Lorazepam and in what order.
>I see my psychiatrist in two weeeks but I am just so concerned about its
>effects on my baby and fear that the anxiety will return badly once I am
>off of it.
>Thanks for you replies.
--
John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
Camaguey, Cuba; Basseterre, St. Kitts
http://www.obgyn.net/all_advisors/J_Essien.htm
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