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someone please!
I have battled depression and anxiety for years. I've been in xanax and Zoloft. But I stopped when I got pregnant. I'm 22 weeks now and I cant do it anymore. I know this is far worse for my daughter then the pills could be. My doctor gave me my Zoloft back and told me it was safe. Is it? Anyone know first hand? Please help me, I can't go on like this. There right here in front of me but I'm worried for my daughter.
Lol it's ok thank you for that! I'm just confused now. I know this constant depression and anxiety on top of being pregnant and alone also with a 4 year old is causing alot of panic attacks and a lot of crying. My doctor had been worried about me from day one bc she knows about it all. But she also thinks I've been taking them this whole time but I haven't had enough courage :/
I'm on Zoloft it was actually started after I became pregnant! Dose was even increased by my ob last week. So far I'm healthy and my little girl does better as well. When I wasn't on it I was panicking and crying all day every day and would have constant painful braxton hicks. Definitely worth it for me
Im sorry I didnt mean to scare you! Just wanted you to be as informed as possible!
It does say if the benefit outwighs the risk then its best for you to take them! I would call your doc and tell him your concerns about it, and if he/she really does think the benefit outweighs the risk. All the best hun.
Idk if its safe or not, but if its questionable, your dr would of weighed the pros and cons. If the pros hadn't outweighed the cons, I dont think they would of prescribed it.
Well after all that idk if I wanna take it. I wanna do right by my baby :/ and the doctor is the one that told me to take them and give me enough for my whole pregnancy. I havnt taken any though. Idk how to do this but I willnot hurt my baby. Id rrather die!
Nvrmnd Didn't see CarlieJamelle's Post Perhaps You Should Call Ur DR With The ConcErns Listed In Her Post?
Like U Said The Anxiety Isn't Good For Her Either. Just To Be On The Safe Side Maybe You Could CaLl ur Doctors Office To Confirm Before U Actually Ingest Them. I'm Gonna Do A Little Research Myself Btwn The Two Of Us We'll Figure this out :) Good Luck Hun
I don't know if they are either. but if it were me id try other things first. like exercise, maybe try a new diet.....
Found this on drugs.com, hope this helps hun.
"Sertraline Pregnancy Warnings
A case of suspected neonatal withdrawal symptoms, secondary to maternal use of sertraline throughout pregnancy has been reported. The neonate developed symptoms of agitation, restlessness, poor feeding, constant crying, insomnia and an enhanced startle reaction. The results of a cohort study indicate that 30% of neonates who had prolonged exposure to SSRIs in utero experience symptoms, in a dose- response manner, of a neonatal abstinence syndrome (e.g., tremor, gastrointestinal or sleep disturbances, hypertonicity, high- pitched cry) after birth. The authors suggest that infants exposed to SSRIs should be closely monitored for a minimum of 48 hours after birth. The effect of sertraline on labor and delivery in humans is unknown.
Sertraline has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of teratogenicity, but have revealed decreased pup survival related to in utero sertraline exposure in doses up to 4 times the maximum human recommended dose. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Neonates exposed to sertraline late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. Complications can arise immediately upon delivery. Reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremor, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying. These symptoms are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of SSRIs, a drug discontinuation syndrome, or possible serotonin syndrome. Infants exposed to SSRIs in late pregnancy may have an increased risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). This condition has been associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality. It has not been determined if all SSRIs pose a similar level of PPHN risk. Sertraline is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
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"Sertraline Pregnancy Warnings
A case of suspected neonatal withdrawal symptoms, secondary to maternal use of sertraline throughout pregnancy has been reported. The neonate developed symptoms of agitation, restlessness, poor feeding, constant crying, insomnia and an enhanced startle reaction. The results of a cohort study indicate that 30% of neonates who had prolonged exposure to SSRIs in utero experience symptoms, in a dose- response manner, of a neonatal abstinence syndrome (e.g., tremor, gastrointestinal or sleep disturbances, hypertonicity, high- pitched cry) after birth. The authors suggest that infants exposed to SSRIs should be closely monitored for a minimum of 48 hours after birth. The effect of sertraline on labor and delivery in humans is unknown.
Sertraline has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of teratogenicity, but have revealed decreased pup survival related to in utero sertraline exposure in doses up to 4 times the maximum human recommended dose. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Neonates exposed to sertraline late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. Complications can arise immediately upon delivery. Reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremor, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying. These symptoms are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of SSRIs, a drug discontinuation syndrome, or possible serotonin syndrome. Infants exposed to SSRIs in late pregnancy may have an increased risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). This condition has been associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality. It has not been determined if all SSRIs pose a similar level of PPHN risk. Sertraline is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
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