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confused and pregnant_Lexapro?
| Thu, 03-25-2004 - 6:47pm |
I am 6 weeks pregnant and have taken Lexapro for the past year or so. I have 2 other children 5 and 18 months. I suffered post partum depression with both of them, and after my last child i have stayed on Lexapro 20mg. Does anyone know if it safe or not to take while pregnant? My ob-gyn said that it was a categoy c and to contact my primary care doc. She said to stop taking it. I really can't see the next 8 months without it. With my last child i was depressed the entire time. I stopped taking Celexa when i got pregnant with him and it was an awful pregnancy. I would appreciate any advice ASAP, i have continued taking it so far, but need to decide wether to stop or not.
Edited 3/25/2004 7:50 pm ET ET by cardk5
Edited 3/25/2004 7:50 pm ET ET by cardk5

Welcome, (((((Cardk5))))))!
My sons step mother is on prozac and although the doctor told her that it would be safe to take while pregnant she still stopped after she found out she was pregnant, it is rough for her but she has learned ways to bring the stress level down.
I would do what barb has suggested and talk with your doctor I know that it is so hard to imagine not taking it but for the health of a baby I would do what is best for the child who is not born yet I am sure thst your doctors will give you some suggestions that are right for you.
Good luck.
Erin
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