Re: Pregnancy & Lexapro
From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 17 May 2003 15:46:55 -0500 (CDT)
DIscuss alternative treatment, as well as modification of the current
treatment, with your physician. it is possible for you to keep on using
your possible treatment. You should not discontinue the treatment
abruptly, see your doctor for the necessary adjustments.
At Sat, 17 May 2003, Leslie wrote:
>
>I am 38 and just found out that I am pregnant and I have been taking
>Lexapro and Clonazepam. I have been taking both for the past two years.
>I am worried that this will be harmful and would like to stop but when I
>tried to stop taking them in the past I have had problems adjusting and
>had to go back on.
>
>What should I know and what should I do?
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John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
Camaguey, Cuba; Basseterre, St. Kitts
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