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Re: prescription drug usage while pregnant From: Thomas (anonymous@obgyn.net) Tue, 27 Oct 1998 00:56:53 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Opal: "cesarean birth" Previous message: Thomas: "Re: Can heavy coughing do any damage during pregnancy?" In reply to: kyla: "prescription drug usage while pregnant" Zoloft contains a drug called sertraline hydrochloride which is of a class of drug called a 'selective 5HT reuptake inhibitor'. As it is a relatively new drug then we cannot say with 100% confidence that it cannot cause harm. There have been some rat studies that have shown no effect on organ development but a delay in fetal bone formation. There is also a small increase in fetal loss if taking the drug as is with all antidepressents. The Australian MIMS recomends that the drug only be taken 'if clearly needed'. Perhaps you fall into this category but I would recomend a psychiatrist as the correct specialist to make this decision. PS DRUG BRAND NAMES VARY FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. IF YOU HAVE A DRUG ENQUIRY IT IS BEST TO READ THE PACKET AND SEE WHAT THE GENERIC NAME FOR THE DRUG IS. THEN MORE DOCTORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTION. -- Dr Thomas Ind MB BS MD MRCOG St George Hospital Kogarah Sydney NSW 2217 AUSTRALIA Next message: Opal: "cesarean birth" Previous message: Thomas: "Re: Can heavy coughing do any damage during pregnancy?" In reply to: kyla: "prescription drug usage while pregnant"

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