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Paxil CR

Has anyone on here taken Paxil during pregnancy and delivered a healthy baby?  In my case, my doctor thinks the benefits of the medication will outweigh possible complications the drug may have on baby.  I'm not pregnant yet, but  trying to gather as much information as I can to make an educated decision about this.  It took me a long time to find a medication that controlled my anxiety and panic attacks, and now that I've finally found one that works for me (I've been on and off of it twice now and not really wanting to go off of it again) I'd like to stick with it.  
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419158 tn?1316571604
P.S  All her kids a healthy and very smart:)
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419158 tn?1316571604
My neighbor had the same problem...Im not sure if she took the same medication but her dr desided  that it would be better to keep her on it and that benifits out weighed the ricks. Im not a dr so I cant give you any advice....If your dr thinks it will be fine, I would trust his opinion. If your still not sure get a secound opinion from a diffrent doctor. My neighbor took her meds with all her children and she had 4 kids in 4 years:) Hope this helps:)
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354373 tn?1299184526
Info. from my Nursing Drug Guide attached below...Not safe to take.....not enough testing done.

PAROXETINE
(par-ox-e-teen)
Paxil, Paxil CR

CLASSIFICATION(S):
Ther. Class: antianxiety agents, antidepressants
Pharm. Class: selective serotinin-reuptake inhibitors

Pregnancy Category C


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Copyright © 2003 by F.A. Davis Company
INDICATIONS
Treatment of:
Depression
Panic disorder
OCD
Social anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder(often in conjunction with psychotherapy)
ACTION
Inhibits neuronal reuptake of serotonin in the CNS, thus potentiating the activity of serotonin; has little effect on norepinephrine or dopamine.
Therapeutic Effects:
Antidepressant action
Decreased frequency of panic attacks, OCD, or anxiety.
PHARMACOKINETICS
Absorption: Well absorbed (50–100%) following oral administration. Controlled release tablets are enteric-coated and control medication release over 4–5 hr.
Distribution: Widely distributed throughout body fluids and tissues, including the CNS; enters breast milk.
Protein Binding: 95%.
Metabolism and Excretion: Highly metabolized by the liver (partly by P450 2D6 enzyme system); 2% excreted unchanged in urine.
Half-life: 21 hr.


CONTRAINDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
Contraindicated in:

Hypersensitivity
Concurrent MAO inhibitor therapy (may result in serious, potentially fatal reactions).
Use Cautiously in:

Severe renal or hepatic impairment, geriatric or debilitated patients (start with smaller doses; daily dose should not be >40 mg)
History of mania
History or risk of suicide attempt
Pregnancy, lactation, or children (safety not established).
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