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Re: Ativan use during first 10 weeks of pregnancy

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 11 Aug 2003 23:20:35 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 11 Aug 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Wed, 30 Jul 2003, Linda wrote:
>>
>>At Tue, 29 Jul 2003, Erica wrote:
>>>
>>>I am in a panic. I have been on 1mg 2x aday of Ativan for the last year
>>>and just found out I am 10 weeks along. I am concerned for the health
>>>of my unborn child. I would really appreciate any advice or information
>>>as to the the effects of Ativan during the 1st trimester. Thank you.
>>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I also took Xanax (similiar to Ativan) the first ten weeks
>>of my pregnancy. I had a beautiful baby girl this past November and she
>>is perfectly healthy. I did alot of research on these types of
>>medications and have found that
>>they do not increase your chance of any birth defects. I
>>also know a women who took 5 to 6 mgs a day and gave birth
>>to a healthy baby boy. Hope this helps
>>Linda
>
>I read the posted e-mails about adivan during pregnancy. They provide
>anicdotal info...assuring readers that it's perfecting safe to use
>adivan during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. I want to believe this,
>as I've got a horrible bout of INSOMNIA that has started since
>conception. I want to know if there's any studies that can assure me
>that adivan is safe. OR is there anything else that would help me stop
>waking up in the middle of the night?
>
>THANK YOU!!!!
>
>Renee
>
>--
>Renee
>

Renee, I used benadryl for cholestasis and found that it cured my insomnia. I believe benedryl is safe at all times during the pregnancy. Maybe give it a try.

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