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Re: Amitriptyline and pregnancy

From: Deborah (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 18 Jun 1999 20:56:47 -0500 (CDT)

At Mon, 14 Jun 1999, Holly wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>I am wondering if anyone has information on the safety of taking a low
>dose (20mg daily) of amitriptyline while pregnant. I will be trying to
>conceive in about a month. I take the amitriptyline for chronic pain from
>endometriosis and irritable bowel. My doctor said it was fine, but the
>pharmacist had information that suggested it shouldn't be taken (at least
>at higher doses anyway). Thanks to anyone who might have an informed
>opinion.
>
>Holly

I unexpectedly became pregnant while on amitriptyline five years ago, and immediately stopped as soon as the home test was positive. When I saw my docotr, however, he said there was nothing to fear, but since I was doing okay without it, not to resume it until the end of my first trimester. I never did resume it because my symptoms (severe recurrent tension headaches) stayed away for most of the pregnancy. Hope this helps. 

--
Debbie



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