confused and pregnant_Lexapro?

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Registered: 03-22-2004
confused and pregnant_Lexapro?
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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
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Thu, 03-25-2004 - 10:13pm

Welcome, (((((Cardk5))))))!

AcornLeaves
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Fri, 03-26-2004 - 9:34am


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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Registered: 03-22-2004
Fri, 03-26-2004 - 5:30pm
Thanks, i have been debating it internally and needed some unbiased feedback. It is very scary to think about coming off of my meds, but maybe i can resume at a later time in the pregnancy or after the baby is born, like that same day! I will probably be turning to this site alot and would like to thank you for taking the time to read my message and for responding, it means alot! Thank you,

Karen
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Registered: 03-22-2004
Fri, 03-26-2004 - 5:37pm
Thanks for welcoming me and listening to my concerns,it means alot. I think i will stop taking the Lexapro, starting tonight i am going to reduce the dosage then stop.This is a tough decision, i have looked all over the internet and the research is confusing. I needed someone to talk to that could give me advice, and you are right. I am just really scared of stopping it. I feel miserable without it, which i am sure is very common. I look forward to staying involved with this group! Thank s for everything,

Karen

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Registered: 01-26-2004
Fri, 03-26-2004 - 6:20pm
Karen, please contact your family doctor or a psychiatrist as there are other medications considered to be okay to take during pregnancy, as your OB-GYN told you.
AcornLeaves
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Registered: 03-22-2004
Mon, 03-29-2004 - 3:26pm
update: i spoke to my primary care MD, and am now transitioning to Prozac. She said that it is clinically proven safe to take while pregnant. Thanks to everyone for the support!
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Registered: 01-26-2004
Mon, 03-29-2004 - 3:31pm
Thanks for the update!
AcornLeaves