Antidepressant use in early pregnancy...

[Alexas Mommy]

Sigh... So I am 4+1 today and am stressing out about what to do regarding my medications... I am currently taking 75 mg effexor as well as 10mg of celexa (long story as to why I am on two!!) anyway, I had a chemical in november (at the time I was only on effexor 150mg) and I dont know if that was the reason or not, but I am being extra cautious this time... although i have no idea whether I should wean off one and stay on the other, wean off both or quit both cold turkey...... Does anyone have any input for me who has been pregnant on an AD??

 

[beccamatty]

Sigh... So I am 4+1 today and am stressing out about what to do regarding my medications... I am currently taking 75 mg effexor as well as 10mg of celexa (long story as to why I am on two!!) anyway, I had a chemical in november (at the time I was only on effexor 150mg) and I dont know if that was the reason or not, but I am being extra cautious this time... although i have no idea whether I should wean off one and stay on the other, wean off both or quit both cold turkey...... Does anyone have any input for me who has been pregnant on an AD??

Please don't quit anything cold turkey.... they can cause serious problems for you physically and emotionally... mumma has to be ok for buba to be ok... the best thing to do would be to contact a high risk ob and talk it through with them, they can go through the risks and benefits of using them.
I, myself, am on Cymbolta and pain medication.... I seen my high risk ob the other day and he said it was really important to stay taking my mediations as they keep me stable and in better shape to deal with life and pregnancy... we have a plan to wean off them a few weeks before buba is born, at which time I will probably be admitted into hospital to be observed due to my pain medication withdrawl etc.

many many women take anti depressants during pregnancy and have had no issues... Please do your self a favour and DONT try googleing it.... nothing good ever comes from that... seek advice from an expert (in this case an obstetrician) and then trust in what they have to say.

I hope this helps some please never ever blame yourself for a previous loss, chances are you or your medication had absolutely nothing to do with it... chemical pregnancies and early misscariages happen much more regularly that most people realise... it is natures way of ensuring healthy littlies... (I have had previous losses, both early and late in pregnancy and I know that doesn't make it any easier, but it is still true)

keep your head up and congrats on your pregnancy

 

[Alexas Mommy]

Sigh... So I am 4+1 today and am stressing out about what to do regarding my medications... I am currently taking 75 mg effexor as well as 10mg of celexa (long story as to why I am on two!!) anyway, I had a chemical in november (at the time I was only on effexor 150mg) and I dont know if that was the reason or not, but I am being extra cautious this time... although i have no idea whether I should wean off one and stay on the other, wean off both or quit both cold turkey...... Does anyone have any input for me who has been pregnant on an AD??

Please don't quit anything cold turkey.... they can cause serious problems for you physically and emotionally... mumma has to be ok for buba to be ok... the best thing to do would be to contact a high risk ob and talk it through with them, they can go through the risks and benefits of using them.
I, myself, am on Cymbolta and pain medication.... I seen my high risk ob the other day and he said it was really important to stay taking my mediations as they keep me stable and in better shape to deal with life and pregnancy... we have a plan to wean off them a few weeks before buba is born, at which time I will probably be admitted into hospital to be observed due to my pain medication withdrawl etc.

many many women take anti depressants during pregnancy and have had no issues... Please do your self a favour and DONT try googleing it.... nothing good ever comes from that... seek advice from an expert (in this case an obstetrician) and then trust in what they have to say.

I hope this helps some please never ever blame yourself for a previous loss, chances are you or your medication had absolutely nothing to do with it... chemical pregnancies and early misscariages happen much more regularly that most people realise... it is natures way of ensuring healthy littlies... (I have had previous losses, both early and late in pregnancy and I know that doesn't make it any easier, but it is still true)

keep your head up and congrats on your pregnancy

Thanks so much for your reply

I think my biggest concern is being on two at the same time... I read that being on two ssri's is not a good idea while pregnant :'( My doctor told me he was going to speak with my ab-gyn to tell her I want to discuss the medications...hope she calls me with an appointment soon!!!

 

[Kittycat155]

I think it depends on how you are off it. I am a mess. There is no way I think it would be healthy for me to be off for 7 more months and I truly believe there would be some damage if I was constantly crying/angry. I take lexapro(cut down to 10 mg before I knew I was pregnant, was taking 20)

 

[Alexas Mommy]

I think it depends on how you are off it. I am a mess. There is no way I think it would be healthy for me to be off for 7 more months and I truly believe there would be some damage if I was constantly crying/angry. I take lexapro(cut down to 10 mg before I knew I was pregnant, was taking 20)

I have tried going off them before-not a pretty story so I would likely be the same if I tried now!!