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Re: Effexor and potential withdrawal symptoms for baby

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 2 Mar 2003 15:47:45 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 2 Mar 2003, Kari wrote: >
>Hello, I am 34 weeks pregnant and am on Effexor for depression. I have
>been on Effexor for 5 years. This is my second pregnancy, and I was on
>Effexor with my first child, who was born healthy and normal with no
>withdrawal symptoms. However, since then, my Dr has incresed my Effexor
>to 375 mg from 250. He recommended that we have a pediatrician involved
>after the baby is born just in case the baby has potential withdrawal
>symptoms after birth. as a precaution, he also tapered me down on the
>Effexor from 375 to 300 mg to reduce the possibilities of
>discontinuation symptoms in teh baby. Does Effexor typically cause
>withdrawal symtoms in the baby after birth? I was told that unlike some
>SSRI's, Effexor probably won't cause withdrawal symptoms in the baby. Is
>this correct? If so, what are some of the potential withdrawal symptoms
>that the baby could have? Thanks

Rule No. 1: I do not answer baby questions. Rule No. 2: it would probably be better to follow the advice of your obstetrician and get information from the pediatrician or neonatologist rather than from the Internet

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

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