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Sam-e for PPD While Breastfeeding
I am still happily breastfeeding and my daughter is beginning to sleep through the night (as .... My Dr put me on Lexapro last November after I had my son. ...
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- A good support network for women depressed after a c section is the International Ceserean Awareness Network -ICAN. There is a chapter here in North Texas that you ca...
- i was on zoloft several years ago and it was MAGICAL. yes, wonderful. but i would talk to your doctor about what to take since you are breastfeeding
- B....I had a c-section with my daughter. And I had PPD afterwards .I cried the whole first week she was home and I cannot tell you why, everything made me cry. I went...
Safe Anti-anxiety Medication While Breastfeeding?
You will be perfectly fine taking these meds and breastfeeding. .... This time, I took Lexapro and that helped me a lot, but it is not as "safe" or ...
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- I could understand how anyone having two young children so close in age could be anxious! I don't personally know a lot about antianxiety medications, but I would urge...
- Hi K., Most of the anti-anxiety meds (SSRIs) are fine; the one with the longest record of safe use while breastfeeding is Zoloft. You could Google Tom Hale and med...
- Hi K.! I hear ya on the anxiety front. Unfortunately, I recently had my first battle with some pretty serious anxiety. But...I did find some very helpful things...
Question About Anti-depressant
I hated Zoloft and ended up on Lexapro which was MUCH better. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report ... Next question: Lexapro and Breastfeeding ...
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- I would talk to your MD if this does not go away, 50mg may be too much. There are so many antidepressants on the market, sometimes it takes time to find the right pill...
- I, too, was once on Zoloft for depression. I didn't really like taking it, though, because of how it made me feel. I just decided I was better off not taking it and ...
- Anti-depressants do have that spacy effect for awhile but just at first. As your body adjusts to the medication, those side affects should subside. It takes between 4 ...
Preteen Taking Zoloft
You may also want to try Lexapro it is used for depression and general anxiety disorder and works well also. Hope this helps ... Lexapro and Breastfeeding ...
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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...
Need Info. on Anti-depressants and Pregnancy
I know it negative effects of breastfeeding have been reported and if taken for the last ..... Lexapro and Breastfeeding ... Breastfeeding on Antidpressants ...
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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...
Any Similar Experiences with Lexapro?
... but its not suitable for breastfeeding mothers, this sounds fishy to me. ... Hey, i wanted to tell you i have had a similiar experience with lexapro. ...
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- Yes,...but don't give up just yet! I started taking Lexapro in May 2009 and I had similar experiences when I took 10mgs a day. That was just too much for me (it made m...
- I did have the same thing. I actually thought I was going crazy! I am currently taking Paxil and it helps a lot! I am a lot happier with it.
- Everyone responds so differently to all these drugs. I know people on Lexapro who dont have any problems. I tried it once and will never take it again. It made me s...
Prozac- Good or Bad?
I was on Lexapro for a year and a half for anxiety and when I would talk with other women about being anxious ..... Next question Lexapro and Breastfeeding ...
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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 ...
Baby Blues
I am the biggest advocate of breast feeding, but if MOM is not healthy, baby & family suffer in other ways. ... Lexapro and Breastfeeding ...
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- Of course I'd ask your Doctor to research antidepressants that have had studies done on nursing moms first, but I am taking Cymbalta and breast feeding my daughter, an...
- Find a Naturapathic Doctor in your area. If they are hard to find your local health food store may have some names and phone numbers for you. There are many natura...
- Dear B., Please talk to your doctor about this - the meds question is far too important to trust to a forum of non-medical folks. Your emotional health is very imp...
Paxil for PPD?
... disorder and she diagnosed me as post partum. She put me on Paxil and Xanax even though I'm exclusively breastfeeding..." ... Lexapro and Breastfeeding ...
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- Oh my goodness- I think I can help you with that have you ever heard of melaleuca? They are a all natural store. They have everything including all natural vitamins t...
- Hi R., During 2005,I underwent treatment to rid Hepatisis C from my body, I received Hep C through blood tranfusions during heart surgery. I was put on Paxil durin...
- Hey R., I'm sorry you feel so rotten on the medication - I would definitely talk to you Doctor about getting off of it. The previous post sounds like it has some he...
Has Anyone Taken Celexa During Pregnancy Especially in the First Trimester?
Sep 5, 2009 ... Just don't add meds if you breastfeed! Her child is 14 months, ... Lexapro and Breast Feeding ... Breastfeeding and Anti-Depression Meds - Is It Safe? ...
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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...
