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Pregnant at 30 and I Can't Take My Paxil
Your doctor knows what medications are safe during pregnancy and can ... to go off of their antidepressants or anti-anxiety medication for various reasons. ...
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- Would you be willing to take Zoloft? This med is considered very safe, even while breastfeeding.
- I agree with the other posters here, call your OB/GYN immediately and get a gradual schedule to stop taking the Paxil. I would ask the doctor what a good replacement ...
- It sounds like it's gonna be a tough 7 or 8 months, and you sound worried. Which doesn't help, does it ? I suspect that the best way around the medication-less d...
Postpartum Anxiety
Aug 17, 2009 ... I began a regimen of anti depressant and anti anxiety medication. ... discomfort so I stopped the medication until the pregnancy was over. ...
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- When I went to a doctor and later therapist for post-partum anxiety/depression, they immediately wanted to put me on anti-depressants. When I was referred to a psychi...
- I was a first time mom at 43 and had tremendous anxiety(at least compared to before I had my baby!). I also went to a shrink, but for other reasons...my hubby and I h...
- Have your thyroid and adrenal glands checked. I had very severe post-partum anxiety with my first son. I was about to go on Prozac when somebody told me to go to the e...
Struggling with Anxiety and Depression
I had heard about Lucinda Bassett's "Attacking Anxiety and Depression" tapes. ... It actually got better when I was pregnant (I never took meds for it). ... and she said these tapes have really helped her along with her medication. ...
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- Many people are pleased with Bach's Rescue Remedy for anxiety. Worth a try. A book that helped me out was The Miracle of Mind Power by Dan Custer...and I also believ...
- It is so funny that you mentioned this because I was at a class at church the other day and the lady sitting next to me mentioned that she used them! She has severe b...
- My husband got the tapes at a very stressful time in his life and I being the happy go lucky person in our marriage said I would help him. I started the program with h...
Need Info. on Anti-depressants and Pregnancy
Anyways, I'm a little nervous about taking the medication while pregnant. .... It also depends on your severity of depression...anxiety or what ever your ...
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- There have been many many studies on the effect of anti-depressants on a growing fetus/nursing infant. You can read up on this topic at WebMD.com, then just search for...
- Hi B.. I was in the same boat as you when I found out I was pregnant in January this year. We weren't planning on a baby but I guess he really wanted to make an appe...
- I took paxil all through my preg. and have a totally healthy little boy. Had no issues when he was teeny-tiny! He's two now, and I wish that was the case. Simply, as...
Has Anyone Had a D&C and Been Awake for It?
Apr 18, 2009 ... I was awake for the procedure, with the anti anxiety medication. ... Prior to my 3 successful pregnancies, I had 3 miscarriages (which we ...
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- First of all, if they only suggested Motrin and didn't prescribe a stronger pain med, it couldn't be that bad could it? I have been awake for several procedures and a...
- Hi Sarah, I am so sorry about your loss. I am an OR nurse, my husband is an anesthesiologist, my sister an OB/GYN and I have had one D&C awake, and one sedated. If...
- I'm not quite sure why you would want to be awake for this I have had 2 and was knocked out for them and I'm not sure why they would tell you take motrin when motrin a...
Has Anyone Else Been on Prozac for Anxiety Related Issues?
I was on it from during my pregnancy to a few months after my delivery. ... It is a great anti anxiety medication and would recommend it to everyone. ...
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- i am not a doctor but my husband is a chiropractor and my father was diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenia in 1970. before he was under regular chiropractic care, getti...
- D., Why would you resort to drugs that nobody knows what they really do to you? Have you tried natural approaches? I can e-mail you some info if you are open to i...
- Hi D. I have taken prozac and it did work for me. I also had problems w/Lexipro. My Doc switched me to Effexor , but I also have depression issues. (I believe it w...
Anxiety?
It is my understanding that anti-depressents and anti-anxiety medication can be "addictive" in a sense. .... Antidepressant Use & Pregnancy? ...
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- I have anxiety and depression and have to be on 150mg of Effexor XR probably for the rest of my life. It's genetic and I tried going off my meds, too, but would rather...
- i'm not a Dr but Kava Kave and 5HTP seem to help. but don't take those if you are taking a perscription
- S., Personally, I've never been on any anxiety meds, BUT people close to me have. Why did you go off them? Did the doctor tell you it was time or did you feel it ...
Has Anyone Taken Celexa During Pregnancy Especially in the First Trimester?
Sep 5, 2009 ... My dr told me that the anxiety meds are fineI wasnt on the same one you are on the ... Next question Medication While Being Pregnant ...
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- I took celexa during my entire 2nd pregnancy. I was also concerned about the possible health risks to the baby, but also knew I had to do something. All went perfect a...
- I took a low dose of zoloft for 3 weeks first trimester, my ob was attempting to get my anxiety down and get me to eat. My 9 month old is ahead of schedule on milesto...
- My dr. told me that the anxiety meds are fine (I wasn't on the same one you are on), the research shows a link to smaller birth weight babies. Better to feel good in y...
Has Anyone Taken Klonopin for Anxiety?
Read all 6 responses: "I am dealing with anxiety for a few months now more on and off due to being ... Also, it's a very dangerous drug to take if you are pregnant or nursing. ... I would just learn how to deal with it, sans medication . ...
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- My aunt takes it for anxiety and does fine on it. ALL of those types of drugs are "addictive". You have to wean yourself off of any of them or you will go through wi...
- Too bad he cant just prescribe you a bag of pot..haha Klonopin is really addictive, and you can't function on that stuff. Wait till they take you off it. You will with...
- I was on klonopin for a while b/c of my bipolar disorder and although it did help, I was knocked out through most of it. I started on 1/4 pill & would still sleep muc...
Anxiety Disorder
are there any other mothers out there w anxiety disorder .... situations but overall medication was the key When you feel a rush of anxiety coming on take ...
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- I suffer from anxiety disorder as well. I guess thinking back it did get more pronounced after my second child, but I relate it more to the mounting responsibilities....
- Hi D., I believe I have anxiety, very soon after my second child. I really need to make a doctor appointment. I think right after I finish writing this little note....
- yes D. i was just told i have gad (general anxiety disorder) and i got to counseling and me and my counselor figured out it was from sleep deprivation and also our fin...
