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Lexapro?
Asked by S.T. from Oklahoma City
on February 18, 2010
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Ok, so i hope this doesn't get too long and really need some advice from some who have been in similar place. I have a 7 month old, a 3 yr old and a 4 yr old and am ma...
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- I did ok when i was on it about year and half ago. I was in about the same boat when I started it where I would cry for nothing and doc said it was one of the beter me...
- Hi S., I took Lexapro after the birth of my son. Like you, I just cried all the time. I started off on a very low dose, but had it increased after my son had some...
- Well, ,et me start by saying this: My goodness, woman! How in the world do you get all of that done?Those self-proclaimed "alpha-moms" couldn't hold a candle to you, s...
Lexapro and Breastfeeding
Asked by J.W. from Richland
on August 14, 2008
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Hi, I have had several depressive episodes in my life and have taken SSRIs in the past. I was on Lexapro when I got pregnant and weaned my self off during my first t...
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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 & Nursing
Asked by M.B. from Austin
on April 26, 2010
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Have any of you ever taken Zoloft while nursing? Did you feel it was safe? My doctor said its safe but I was very scared to take it at first. I had a bit of PPD afte...
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- I agree with the PP that recommended talk therapy in addition to or instead of medication. You need some support. Do you have a friend, sister, mother that you can c...
- I don't think it has anything to do with the medicine! I have 2 friends who took zoloft throughout pregnancy and beyond. Both children are 5 now and they are just fi...
- I was on Zoloft I did ask the breastfeeding clinic on the effects with nursing baby there isn't any this medication is excreted through breast milk but it is very low ...
Caring for Widowed Mother
Asked by P.A. from Houston
on June 22, 2009
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I am looking for help for my mother. Some background info: My father passed away in Sept. 07. They were married 50 years and had been together since they were teenage...
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- It's understandable that you love your Mother - but your 6yo and husband love and need you. If you are not healthy - you can't be there for your own family. I woul...
- i would try if yall have family esle where maybe she could go visit them for a week are so.maybe u could also try bringing her to stay with you one are two nites a wee...
- Hi P., Like you, I also care for my Mother's needs. My parents were married for 36 years when my father passed away. They had been together since she was 16. We rec...
Looking for Input on Experience with Zoloft and Nursing
Asked by L.L. from Boston
on February 16, 2008
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I'm looking for other moms who have taken (or perhaps have chosen not to take) Zoloft while nursing. My doctor gave it to me right after my daughter was born for anxie...
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- I haven't taken Zoloft but I am a nursing mom on Prozac and let me tell you, it's a life saver. Zoloft is very researched and is very safe for nursing moms, especiall...
- Hi L., I did take Zoloft after the birth of my second child and I also did nurse. She is now 5 and appears to be a very healthy and smart little girl..who talks a lot...
- I had to take the Zoloft also to deal with post partum depression after my daughter was born. It took me a while to take it also. It can make a world of difference. ...
Is It Safe for Me to Take Wellbutrin and Mircette Birth Control While Nursing?
Asked by J.J. from San Francisco
on June 11, 2008
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Hi, I was just prescribed Wellbutrin for postpartum depression and Mircette birth control pills to regulate my hormones and hopefully help the pain I am still experien...
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- All I know is that I tried to take Wellbutrin before I had any children and i could not sleep on that medication at all! I got really messed-up from not sleeping and h...
- First I want to say "good for you!!" for taking the first steps to recover from PPD. Secondly, I want to provide you with some direct links to more info on Wellbutrin...
- I currently take wellbutrin so I looked up the product information and it states: THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK, DO NOT BREAST-FEED while you are taking th...
Antidepressants Please Help!!!
Asked by A.C. from Buffalo
on February 23, 2007
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Well guys this is kinda difficult to talk about, but here I go. I recently started on a antidepressnt called lexapro about a week ago. I have had a decreased sex drive...
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- Hi A., sorry to hear about the delima you're going through. I also have had the same problem. I am currently on the anti-depressant Zoloft and is aware of the awful si...
- I used to take prozac and I didnt have any side effect but you must remember that everyone reacts differently, talk to your doctor and tell them honestly and maybe the...
- I never took Lexapro, but am on Effexor and have been for about 6 months after taking Zoloft. The Zoloft definitely affected my sex drive; so much so that my hubby not...
Antidepressant Use & Pregnancy??
Asked by J.F. from Toledo
on February 19, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I am looking for anyone with experience with depression and pregnancy. I have had diagnosed depression for 10 years now, and have taken several medicatio...
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- I have not heard anything bad about Lexapro, but whatever you do, do not take Paxil while pregnant. I took that while pregnant and now I find out that taking Paxil whi...
- J. -- although i don't have personal experience with this issue, i work in the mental health field & know other moms that have experience with this. i would highly r...
- Look, if you OB is not helping you on this very serious matter, you need to think hard about finding another OB. I know that you can take antidepressants while pregnan...
depression.....other Ideas Besides Meds?
Asked by S.R. from Rapid City
on June 8, 2008
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ok so i had a doctor appointment on thursday the 17th of april to
just have a check up. well i guess according to the doctor i'm
suffering from depression. so now wh...
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- S., Boy, I hope this information helps. When reading what has happened to you in your life, it feels like you are partly stuck on events that happened in the past. I ...
- Oh, My Gosh!!! There is a lot in your life that could very well make you depressed, BUT you have to find ways to be positive. For one, you have a son to think abou...
- Hello S., I am sorry to hear about all of the tragedty in your family. This no doubt has contributed to depression. One side of my family has significate issues...
How Do You Know If Your Antianxiety/antidepressant Isn't Working?
Asked by T.L. from Los Angeles
on September 19, 2009
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Long story short, I have a 3.5 month old baby, and had some postpartum depression, and at 7 weeks postpartum had ear surgery that left me very ill and created constant...
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- Hi T., I also had Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety/Panic Attacks. It was awful. My OB put me back on the birth control pill and also prescribed Paxil for me (5mg) a d...
- I will share a little of my own experience I am not sure it will be helpful but perhaps hopeful. after my second child i was given welbutrin to help with the depress...
- Hello Mama love, to be honest the prescriptions are no good. Please take a look at EFT. http://www.emofree.com Not only have I been able to help people with emotions...
