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Re: St. John's Wart and pregnancy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 1 Nov 1999 19:32:06 -0600 (CST)

At Sun, 31 Oct 1999, Kelly wrote: >
>I am currently trying to get pregnant, and I am also taking St. John's
>Wart to treat my depression. I know that there are a lot of medications
>you should not take during pregnancy, so I was wondering if anyone knows
>if it is safe to take St. John's Wart while trying to conceive and
>during pregnancy? Your time and knowledge is greatly appreciated. Thank
>you!
>
>--
>Kelly
>

With SJW, no info in pregnancy so don't use it. Interestingly enough, Prozac has been shown to be safe in pregnancy in the recent literature. 

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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