update! doctors appt re:effexor/pregnant

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Registered: 01-15-2007
update! doctors appt re:effexor/pregnant
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Thu, 01-18-2007 - 8:49pm

Just wanted to post a quick update. You might remember I posted a few days ago....I take Effexor 75mg and had an appt today to see about getting switched to something else so that I can get preggo this year.

Well, I went to the DR today, and he recommended that I stay ON the effexor!! (I take it for anxiety/panic attacks) I'm pretty excited about this, because it works wonderfully, and I've heard all the horror stories about coming off of it. I take 75mg. He said that after I deliver and get through the post-partum stage, that we can discuss trying to reduce my dosage if I'm interested in doing that.

Anyway, just wanted to update! Thanks for being here :)

Nicole

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 01-18-2007 - 9:36pm
That's good news, Nicole. Many doctor's feel the anxiety & depression left untreated during pregnancy can be even more harmful for the baby. I am glad that you got sound advice from your dr. He sounds supportive. GL! (((hugs))) jan

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Registered: 01-15-2007
Thu, 01-18-2007 - 11:48pm

Thanks Jan! It's nice to have a supportive doctor. This was my first time seeing him. Our regular doctor moved to a different county. Sooo, I was a bit nervous. But, it all worked out great!

Nicole

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Fri, 01-19-2007 - 10:43am

Nicole, that is great!

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 01-19-2007 - 3:20pm
That's good news! My pys. says it's very individual as to who should stay on and who shouldn't!