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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Paxil and Pregnancy
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD) , bipolar disorder , dementia , electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) , learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) , panic , personality disorders, phobias , post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , schizophrenia , stress , transitions, and work problems.
Paxil and Pregnancy
by Doo, Jul 14, 2003 12:00AM
I am 42 years old and am trying to get pregnant. I am wondering if Paxil can proglong getting pregnant. We have been trying since January 2003. I understand my age has a lot to do with a delay in pregnancy. My husband has been tested for potentcy and have come back with good results. We have also tried Clomed for a couple of months but went off of it because of weight gain before our wedding this year June 2003. We debate whether to go back to Chomed but I was wondering what side effect Paxil can have on trying to get pregnant. I have been on paxil for 2 years and feel real good. My therapist recommended I get more information on Paxil in relation to pregnancy.
I am looking forward to hearing back from you.
I am looking forward to hearing back from you.
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Jul 15, 2003 12:00AM
, Jul 15, 2003 12:00AM
Paxil effects only one hormone, and that is prolactin, a hormone that is part of breast milk production. Many doctors also give Paxil throughout pregnancy. There is nothing reported about Paxil preventing pregnancy. You might ask the same question to your obstetrican or contact the manufacturer for any information they have about yet unpublished studies.
Thank you in advance.
Sincerely
kibby