I'm about to have our second child in a little over a month. I've suffered from anxiety for several years now & it seems to be getting worse again (big surprise, while about to deliver baby #2 within 17 months of baby #1! LOL!).
Anyhow, I've taken Wellbutrin XL in the past and my doc wanted to put me back on it now (before I deliver) to prevent PPD. It's apparently a Class B drug which means it's safe to take while pregnant and breastfeeding.
However, I've just learned that my insurance company no longer covers most of the cost of this medication (danged insurance!). Has anyone had success with a similar drug while pregnant and/or breastfeeding?
THANK YOU!
Thank you for your replies! I'm going to try the generic for Wellbutrin SR and see if that's as effective as the XL.
Hi Jody,
I take Wellbutrin SR.....which my insurance likes to pay for. It does not like to pay for the XL. I do not know about any of the others, as this is the only one I have taken. The only thing about the SR is you have to take it twice a day. :) I hope this helps.
N.
I was on Prozac for PPD (not sure how it can handle the anxiety aspect) ... through my whole 2nd pregnancy and things turned out great! It is very inexpensive because you can get it in generic. My daughter is now 3 and fine!
My husband has had anxiety issues for years (not depression) and Lexapro has worked really well for him. I don't know if you can take it pregnant, but I know our insurance covers it, so you might want to ask your doctor.
Hi,
I took Zoloft during and after pregnancy while breastfeeding and It has worked good for me for anxiety and depression. It is also safe for breastfeeding, as very little of it is found in breast milk. Take Care.
There is a generic Wellbutrin that you can ask your doctor or pharmisist about.
L.
Hi J.,
I have been taking 50 mg daily of Zoloft for PPD since my first first baby boy was born last June. I have been exclusively breastfeeding for almost 9 months (not by choice, he doesn't want cereal or strained foods still) and he has had a WONDERFUL temperament with no issues at all. I tried wellbutrin for two weeks in November just to see the difference and it caused my mood to be angry and short tempered most of the time. I returned to Zoloft and I feel less anxious again. I hope this information helps you with your decision. Also, I have read in multiple resources (including on WebMD) that taking Wellbutrin and Zoloft BEFORE birth is not advisable. Once the baby is born, the medications are ok to start taking regularly.
A.
