the right pill with least side effects?

[miri0077]

I am nursing and not using birth control. (My baby is 9 months old)
I took 50 mg paxil (paxxet), which worked the best for me out of  all the ssri's that I have had for the past 8 years, but I was very sleepy during the day and it is not good in case I become pregnant.
My doctor  switched me to serenada (seroxat)  but I'm experiencing very bad side effects and MUST switch to something else.
At the moment, I have some left over citalopram so I am mixing it with the serenada (seroxat).
But I cannot switch to only taking citalopram as 7-10% passes to the baby's milk.
what do you suggest?

[miri0077]

thanks all...

[kickanxietysbutt]

Have you tried Zoloft (Sertraline)?  I just went to a psychiatrist last week for the first time and asked about being on SSRI's when pregnant / nursing.  She said Zoloft is safe for both.  

[cj29]

I would have to agree here.  You need to ask your doctor's advice on this one....preferabley one with experience in dealing with this.  Can you talk to our OBGYN or Pediatrician about it?  I have known some of my friends who have been prescribed various SSRIs while breast feeding but they did so in close concert with their doctors.  Keep us posted!

[mammo]

You need to get a doctor's opinion on this, I know you want to do what is best for the baby and only he/she can tell you.  I'm sorry I can't be of more help, but I do feel you'd also want a professional's opinion.