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Can I take Depression Medication during Prengnacy? Posted: 06-09-06 19:12pm


Are there are depression meds that can be taken while pregnant? I have been off my meds since February because I was trying to get pregnant. I am now 9 weeks into my pregnancy, and having a terrible time with depression.

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Depression Answer A1088 Posted: 06-14-06 10:53am


Antidepressants are not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy due to the risk of causing congenital anomalies. Try to keep going without antidepressants for another 4 weeks. Then, you may take antidepressants if a psychiatrist judges that they are absolutely necessary. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Depression Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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