what med to take

[Aimister]

My name is Amy and I'm 26 yrs old. I am trying to concieve and I'm presently not on any medications, however I used to take Lexapro and it works the best for me. I feel as though I'm in great need to be on it again but I am aware that the drug falls under a catagory C (to not take when pregnant) I dont want to put myself at harm so I need to know what anti- depresent to take that would not cause any birth defects or harm to the unborn child.Thank you

[Aimister]

How am I supposed to know when I'm ovulating when I get another period (not heavy n brown) a few days after my first one. Ahhh! who would've thought that turning 26 would be so hard. lol

[Aimister]

Aww, thank you so much. That was very nice of you. It helps alot because sometimes I can't find the right answers to questions I have when I'm on the internet. Im gonna jot those down and take them to my Dr. I have been on celexa before and it worked well. Thanks again for all your help it was greatly appreciated!
                                         Amy

[JoyRenee]

Okay I found an amazing article for you that lists antidepressants, how they would affect baby, and if they are considered safe or not. It is on the Mayo Clinic website. I can't post the link but I'll list the ones they have listed and how they would affect baby and if they are considered safe or must be avoided.


Citalopram (Celexa)- Associated with a rare but serious newborn lung problem (persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, or PPHN) when taken during the last half of pregnancy.      *Consider as an option during pregnancy

Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)- Associated with PPHN when taken during the last half of pregnancy                *Consider as an option during pregnancy

Paroxetine (Paxil)- Associated with fetal heart defects when taken during the first three months of pregnancy          ***Avoid during pregnancy

Sertraline (Zoloft)- Associated with PPHN when taken during the last half of pregnancy                 *Consider as an option during pregnancy

Amitriptyline- Suggested risk of limb malformation in early studies, but not confirmed with newer studies      *Consider as an option during pregnancy

Nortriptyline (Pamelor)- Suggested risk of limb malformation in early studies, but not confirmed with newer studies
                                 *Consider as an option during pregnancy

Phenelzine (Nardil)- May cause a severe increase in blood pressure that triggers a stroke                        ***Avoid during pregnancy

Tranylcypromine (Parnate)- May cause a severe increase in blood pressure that triggers a stroke                     ***Avoid during pregnancy

Bupropion (Wellbutrin)- No established risks during pregnancy
                                *Consider as an option during pregnancy

[JoyRenee]

I wish I had an answer but I don't. But by leaving a comment I'm sending your question back to the top of the list so people can see your question. In a few moments I can help do a google search for you when I'm done with what I'm currently working on.