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Preteen Taking Zoloft
General warnings about anti-depressants: You've probably heard the warnings about increased risk of suicide starting anti-depressants. ...
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- Please request her to be taken off of the Zoloft... it states in the side effects that it can cause serious thoughts of suicide in children under the age of 18. I know...
- My 16 yr old tried it a few years ago but it made her even more angry and aggitated. Come to find out she was later diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. I would just cauti...
- I don't know about zoloft but with all the news articles I would be a little scared. I have a preteen son who takes depakote and risperdal for bi-polar depression. You...
Lexapro, Endometriosis and Pregnancy
I have tried many different antidepressants and Lexapro is the only one that works for me. I am considering trying..."
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- I'm not sure about the Lexapro since I've never been on it. I do know about the endometriosis. I had that surgery in June 2008. I'm now 12 weeks pregnant. It didn...
- call the Dr. that prescriped your Lexapro, he/she should be able to tell you if you are able to take while pregnant. I also see no reason why you should not be able t...
- I would NOT take an anti depressent while pregnant. for me I was in the best mood ever during all my pregnancies as if I had been on one. talk with a perinatologis...
Prozac and Pregnancy
There has been some research lately about antidepressants taken during pregnancy . ... Out of all of the anti depressants, it was considered to be one of the ...
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- Hi A., Continuing Prozac during pregnancy can be a hot topic with some physicians. When I found out I was expecting my daughter I was taking a 40mg dose daily and ...
- Dear A., I took Prozac before I knew I was pregnant. I had fears when my pregnancy was confirmed. My doctor (a very good internal medicine specialist) told me there wa...
- I would check specifically with your obgyn. I was on a certain medication and my family doctor said it was ok, but when I talked to the OBGYN, it was definitely a no....
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My son is still nursing so i have been told that i can not go back on anti- depressants, is there something someone can suggest for me to do ...
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- #1 you should absolutely seek out a therapist to talk to! you'd be surprised how much just talking to a professional helps! and #2 you absolutely CAN take anti-depress...
- You need to go talk to your doctor...and I will share with you my dark secret...I was pregnant and nursed on anti-depressants. My children are happy and smart...my do...
- F., maybe it has something to do with living at mom and dad's house. I would go talk to my doctor about trying something. I worked for an OB doc and we had some women...
Prozac- Good or Bad?
Most antidepressants require a certain blod level to work and for most that ... I cannot function without my antidepressant My depression manifests itself ...
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- J., Prozac was a life saver for me. I also had a ton of emotional issues. After just one week of 10mg, I couldn't believe how much better I felt. I am now on 20mg, ...
- I realize Prozac has helped many many people with depression and am in no way saying it is a bad drug. But it sounds to me like you don't want to take it, and I wonde...
- You have to take it every day. My husband is on it, not for depression, and if he doesn't take it, he has emotional issues he didn't have before he started it. Prozac ...
Disturbing Postpartum Dreams
First, there's nothing wrong with anti-depressants but do not take Prozac. ..... I would talk to your gyno about antidepressants or it could get worse. ...
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- Dear D., Yes. I had a similar experience after the birth of my first son. I found a way to get the monitor close enough so I could hear my son breath. This is a tr...
- I would talk to your gyno about antidepressants or it could get worse. I suffered this very real problem with my second baby it was horrible! I took zoloft and got ove...
- These are perfectly normal anxiety dreams. I had them after my first baby too! My mom says she did too. In mine, it was always someone either took the baby or left the...
Lexapro and Breastfeeding
Has anyone else taken antidepressants while breastfeeding? .... I took antidepressants during and after my first pregnancy because I didn't want the risk of ...
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- Jeanette, I'd like to offer a slightly different perspective on taking meds. My decision to take Lexapro and Wellbutrin during pregnancy and breastfeeding comes aft...
- Good news from my front. I took Lexapro while nursing both my beautiful girls. So far (3.5 and 1.5), no ill effects. I'm still nursing the 18 month old. You haven'...
- There is a wonderful book I have been using to help people out of depression, it looks wholistically at your life, mental/physical/spiritual etc. not religion based at...
Zoloft and Breastfeeding?
Zoloft is the antidepressant of choice for breastfeeding and pregnant mothers. .... i was on antidepressants the whole pregnancy with my 3rd son. and the ...
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- I know this was posted awhile ago, but I wanted to give you this resource if you have questions about meds again in the future. I just wanted to let you know about ...
- well there is a risk with any meds while breastfeeding b/c it does get passed in the milk. If you can surrvive without it, that would be best. I would go with what t...
- I was on Zoloft when I became pregnant. My OB/GYN said that it was okay to take until the 8th month. However, I immediatly stopped taking it when I found out that I wa...
Zoloft and Pregnancy
I would suggest talking to your doctor more in depth, but Zoloft is actually supposed to be the ONLY antidepressant/anti-anxiety medication that doesn't ...
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- I took 50 mg through my pregnancy ....my baby is now 2 weeks old. I have not seen any side effects. I was on 150 mg prior to pregnancy and my doctor said there are s...
- hi there, I first want to share a story with you about me and then ask a few questions that go into more detail about you and the medication. About 4 yrs ago I found...
- I am a counselor who specializes in women's support and work specifically with many women who struggle with issues of depression during and after pregnancy. I have kno...
Breastfeeding and Anti-Depression Meds - Is It Safe?
(I have a friend on antidepressants who has had two pregnancies and nursed both babies while on an antidepressant. Both of her children are fine.) ...
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- I have taken medication with nursing both of my children. It is so wonderful to be able to enjoy the times with my children.
- there are types that you can take while breast feeding and it's not in the milk...many medications according to my doctor at the time don't always go into the breast m...
- I was taking zoloft while breastfeeding and pregnant and it was fine.
