Seroquel and pregnancy

[george8]

How safe is 200 milligrams of seroquel while pregnant and nursing? Also, is it dangerous to cut the pills in half to take a lesser dose? Or should you cut or break the pills at all?

George8

[MommyDe81]

I'm 30 weeks along and have been taking increasing amount of seraquel since my 2nd trimester. Im now up to 300mg daily, which seems to be the limit (according to my Dr and motherrisk).
It was a tough decision to take the drug but I honestly believed leaving my bipolar untreated was a lot more risky, for my safety and the baby's.
Ultrasounds so far don't show any signs of deformities but of course I still worry about other effects, mental and emotional.
Even my midwife recommended I stay on the meds. Without them, and therapy I don't know if I would've gotten through those intense months.
I'm happy to report that the mess have helped me a great deal, and I know I made the right decision for me and my family.
Good luck to you other moms-to-be. It's not easy, but you're not alone.

[diggerchick]

I am 24 weeks pregnant, was on 125 mgs of seroquel and now down to 75. My psychiatrist who works at my maternity clinic says stay on it! My baby girl is doing just fine in there, perfect heart beat and is growing as she should. Discuss it with your dr.

[DanielleGH]

I am on 100 of Seroquel and trying to get pregnant. Before beginning to try I discussed extensively with my very experienced NYC psychopharmacologist whether to stay on the medication through pregnancy. He checked the most recent research and spoke with several other specialists at NYU and all agreed I should stay on the Seroquel.
He directed me to the following site for more info, which is the best resource I've seen on the web...
http://womensmentalhealth.org/

I suggest you check it out and discuss with your own doctors to make the best decision for you and your baby, and hopefully they will instill you with the confidence that mine did in my decision.

Best of luck to all. Wishing you healthy and happy babies(and mommies)!

[stephylv84]

i'm really worried about this drug i just found out i am pregnaught and i dont want to cause my baby harm at all, but i could become unstable without it. all the doctors will tell me is its a catogory c and its my choice. HOW DO YOU MAKE A CHOICE when you have such little information. Has anyone taken this through out there pregnancy??? did they have any problems??? please share your thoughts or experiance. Please

[preggo694]

sorry just read previous post noticed that u have been taking seroquel. if u did take it and stopped i would like to know what u replaced it with. i have been taking these drugs for many years and i  have to take them otherwise im stuffed. tell me what choice do i have? the people who make these drugs must know that women get pregnant on them what can we do? its a horrible situation

[preggo694]

yes we all know that we shouldnt take drugs during pregnancy but if one has a preexisting medical condition then there is no getting round it. do you know anything about seroquel because it sounds like u dont. this is not a general question about a headache tablet this drug is an anti psychotic and yes we too get pregnant and we must face things that most do not. of course i do not want to harm my baby however if i become unstable from seizing the taking of this medication this can harm my baby even more. would you say the same thing to a diabetic who was pregnant? i think not perhaps b4 jumping to banal generalizations u should some checking .  have u been on this drug? im actually looking for a response from someone who knows from experience rather than **** statements about no drugs during pregnancy.

[Kim1989]

your not supposed to take drugs without your doctors ok and seroquel is not ok during prengnancy. i just had this talk with my doctor for breastfeeding but he said its not ok during pregnant and not ok during breaksfeeding

[preggo694]

im on seroquel 8 weeks pregnant. noticed bleeding after i took it before bed 2 nites ago. last nite took it at 2am bleeding had gone 15 mins later went to the toilet bleeding had started again. rang doctor she wants me to change to olanzipine. very stressed about this

[Kim1989]

i was on Seroquel and i stopped my medication before i ever became pregnant. my ob did want to make sure i wasnt taking that medication. one reason why i dont think you should be taking that kinda medication is because its like a tranq and mild sedative. i can only imagin the effects on the baby. you really need to talk to you ob right away

[KellyA74]

It's a Category C drug, meaning that it's either not safe or there hasn't been enough research to deem it safe in pregnancy and lactation.  I'll attach some info. from my Drug Guide.


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QUETIAPINE
(kwet-eye-a-peen)
Seroquel

CLASSIFICATION(S):
Ther. Class: antipsychotics

Pregnancy Category C


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Copyright © 2003 by F.A. Davis Company
INDICATIONS
Management of the symptoms of schizophrenia.
ACTION
Probably acts by serving as an antagonist of dopamine and serotonin
Also antagonizes histamine H1 receptors and alpha1-adrenergic receptors.
Therapeutic Effects:
Decreased manifestations of psychoses.
PHARMACOKINETICS
Absorption: Well absorbed after oral administration.
Distribution: Widely distributed.
Metabolism and Excretion: Extensively metabolized by the liver (mostly by P450 CYP3A4 enyzme system); <1% excreted unchanged in the urine.
Half-life: 6 hr.


CONTRAINDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
Contraindicated in:

Hypersensitivity
Lactation.
Use Cautiously in:

Cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, dehydration or hypovolemia (increased risk of hypotension)
History of seizures, Alzheimer's dementia, or age ³65 yr
Hepatic impairment (dosage reduction may be necessary)
Hypothyroidism (may be exacerbated)
History of suicide attempt
Pregnancy or children (safety not established).