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Anti Depressants and Pregnancy
Cross Posting to this and Women's Health board.
My husband and I are hoping to begin trying to conceive within the next year. I have been taking Paxil CR 25mg for about 5 years for depression and severe mood (anger) swings. My OB/GYN recommended that I wean off of it before becoming pregnant. I had cut down to a 12mg dose every 4-5 days without having physical side effects such as dizziness. However, I am becoming depressed and am having major anger issues. My question is...Are there any anti-anxiety/depression drugs that are generally considered safe during pregnancy? Everyone says "talk to your doctor" but I have only seen my doctor one time and that was for a general check up. At that time she told me that if the weaning didn't work I could switch to Lexapro. However, from what I have read it is not considered safe during pregnancy either so why switch to another drug just to have to get off of it? Also, what other type of doctor could possibly help me?
My husband and I are hoping to begin trying to conceive within the next year. I have been taking Paxil CR 25mg for about 5 years for depression and severe mood (anger) swings. My OB/GYN recommended that I wean off of it before becoming pregnant. I had cut down to a 12mg dose every 4-5 days without having physical side effects such as dizziness. However, I am becoming depressed and am having major anger issues. My question is...Are there any anti-anxiety/depression drugs that are generally considered safe during pregnancy? Everyone says "talk to your doctor" but I have only seen my doctor one time and that was for a general check up. At that time she told me that if the weaning didn't work I could switch to Lexapro. However, from what I have read it is not considered safe during pregnancy either so why switch to another drug just to have to get off of it? Also, what other type of doctor could possibly help me?
Thanks, over on the other board both Prozac and Wellbutrin were mentioned. I'll definitely be checking into these. Good Luck and Congratulations!
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