hello doc,
im 28yrs female,i was diagnosed with paranoid psychosis 3yrs ago and has been on medication RISPERIDONE 2mg and AMISULPRIDE50mg since then.i have amenorrhea and high prolactin levels im taking treatment with Cabergoline0.5mg,now im getting my menstrual cycle but diagnosed with PCOD so im on METFORMIN 850mg.how long shd i take these antipsychotics,im planning to get pregnant.i heard tht Risperidone is not save during pregnancy plz advise me?
Thanks,
Sps2000.
Telling a patient not to consult their physician is absolutely the wrong advice to give. We're not talking about "oh, don't eat too much garlic or eat shell fish, it could harm the baby." We're talking about serious medications and possible withdrawls and complications that could also harm mother and child, not to mention sudden drops into mania or sever depression. AND, she needs to consult her physician anyway if she is pregnant. Pre-natal care is of utmost importance, and good care of a mother who is depressed/bipolar is very necessary.