Antidepressants and Pregnancy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Antidepressants and Pregnancy
Researchers have spent a great deal of time determining the risks associated with using antidepressants while pregnant. It has been determined that there is a low risk of a baby being born with birth defects or a mother experiencing problems while being pregnant and taking antidepressants.1 Such drugs as citalopram, fluoxetine, and sertraline have been cleared for consideration for use during pregnancy.1
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- Paxil, Pamelor, and Parnate should be avoided.1
- Some babies may experience temporary symptoms of withdrawal at birth.1
- According to psychiatrists, there is a possible risk of a depression relapse if antidepressants are stopped during pregnancy.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mayo Clinic: Antidepressants: Are They Safe During Pregnancy?
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Antidepressants And Pregnancy Articles, Antidepressants During Pregnancy
- Last update: Mar. 20, 2009
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