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Pregnancy and Anti-depressants
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on August 28, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone has been on anti-depressants while ttc or during their pregnancy. I went off Prozac within the first month of my last pregnancy and had no p...
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- I have been battling depression for years now. After my daughter was born (8 years ago) my doctor put me on Zoloft. I nursed her for a year while I was taking it. W...
- I stayed on Prozac during my pregnancy after initially going off of them and subsequently not doing so well. Does your OB/GYN suggest going off? I would speak with th...
- Hi M., I would definitely suggest making a plan with your doctor as he/she will have your and the baby's best interest in mind. I am a mental health counselor in Schau...
Advice for Pregnant Mom
Asked by B.S. from Dallas
on July 29, 2009
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I struggle with anxiety/depression. when not preg I take 60 mg. Prozac/day. I have stopped taking and have two months left pregnant and the anxiety is back. My 22 mo...
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- Don't know anyone to refer you to, but have you ever tried yoga for pregnant moms? Most yoga places are exercise related, so there shouldn't be any conflict with your ...
- Can you ask your doctor/midwife about taking Natural Calm? It's a powdered magnesium supplement you can get at Whole Foods. It may take a few days to kick in but the...
- I suffer from depression too and succesfully took Lexapro during my pregnancy (talk to your doc first). I continued to take it while nursing, and my baby girl is great...
Depression
Asked by K.C. from Boston
on September 11, 2008
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Has anyone had children while taking Prozac during pregnancy?
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- K., my last pregnancy I took Prozac and Wellbutrin XL during the entire 9 months. I continued to take the meds after the pregnancy and I breast fed him until he was a...
- Hang in there! Once you see that sweet little face... I don't have this issues as severe but i do get seasonally depressed. Didn't while pregnant. Had a bit of ppd bu...
- Hi K., I totally concur with Deb M. I took Zoloft before, during, and after both of my pregnancies. My kids are fine and are now 4yr and 18mo. They were both ful...
Anxiety- Prozac? Cymbalta? Paxil?
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on November 25, 2008
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I have had panic disorder for 7 years now, and have had it managed well for the majority of the time (I have been through counseling and have been on medication). I f...
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- I would go back to the Paxil. It gets in your system fast. I have been on it for a long time for migraines. I don't have many side effects at all.
- Hi. I work for a psych. While I am NOT a dr or even a nurse, I can tell you what I see all day. Everyone is different and sometimes meds need tweaking. IF prozac h...
- Hi! I take Cymbalta, and it has saved my life. I actually thought i was going crazy from anxiety. Every person is different, and just because it does one thing to s...
Prozac
Asked by A.M. from Grand Rapids
on January 22, 2009
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Hi All - I just started seeing a therapist and she suggested I try an antidepressant. I'm all for taking something in order to help me feel better but am leary. My d...
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- I was on Prozac nearly 14 years ago - I reacted with anxiety attacks which resulted in me falling off my chair at work, I (and my colleagues) had a good laugh and I th...
- Hello A., I see a therapist and I feel if you go to see this therapist and you leave ther and the next day you feel better about your self and what ever problem yo...
- A., I was depressed many years ago while going through a divorce and was put on Prozac as well. At first I felt better, I think psychologically, but then started to f...
Children on Prozac or Zoloft?
Asked by J.F. from Waterloo
on March 19, 2009
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My child has been a "difficult, strong-willed, etc" type child since he was old enough to talk. When he was two, he used to throw the wildest tantrums when his clothe...
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- I thought I'd tell you about a book I just bought that I think will be helpful with my "strong-willed" child. It is called "Little Sugar Addicts" by Kathleen DesMaiso...
- Hi J., What a dilemma! I truly sympathize with your situation. I am a second year medical student with a strong background in alternative medicine before medical sc...
- I am a mother of 2 children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) and your child sounded sensory to me from the beginning of your post and then I read on and seems to...
How Quickly Can Prozac Take Effect?
Asked by S.C. from Evansville
on May 24, 2009
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My OB-GYN put me on Prozac earlier this week to help me deal with some fairly extreme irritability during my periods. Since I had my fourth baby, PMS has become a nig...
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- You need to understand that PMS is also LARELY related to diet. There HAS to be balance in your diet. The more sugar and refined foods, the worse the PMS. I did a T...
- It isn't unusual to start feeling better immediately, but give the whole 4 weeks before you make a decision as to whether the Prozac is working well. You might have t...
- About 6 months after the birth of my first son, I went on Prozac (the generic) because of stress and anger problems. I saw results from it almost right away, too. I go...
5 Month Old Breastfed Baby, Sleep Issues, Formula and Miracle Blanket
Asked by K.C. from Boston
on April 28, 2009
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I think I may have a unique problem that is a combination of breastfeeding, swaddling, sleep, and sanity...
My 5 month old daughter Isabella was never a great slee...
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- First off, K. - STOP beating yourself up! It sounds like you are doing everything you can to make sure your child is getting what she needs, and you are being a wonde...
- My 2 yr old still wants to sleep swaddled he has spd so I sewed some snaps onto his larger blankets and swaddle him and sleeps much better then if he goes w/o
- Not sure about the blanket - but certainly a more active baby wriggles out of things, and you need to keep her safe. The waking up could be due to teething and just b...
Seeking Advice
Asked by M.H. from Charleston
on November 23, 2008
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Hello everyone you may remember me when I sent out for help when my son refused to go to school. Well we are still having that issue but now we are going through much ...
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- M., It sounds as if you have your hands really full. What most people don't know is that there is a small portion of the population that SSRI meds like zoloft and pr...
- Dear M., My heart goes out to you and your family and what you are going through, especially the torment within your son. You have received a great deal of insightful...
- M., Your issues are tugging at my heart! I'm so sorry you and your family have to endure this difficult time. I wish I had some good answers for you. Many moms will r...
Medication While Being Pregnant
Asked by A.H. from New York
on February 1, 2009
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I want to get pregnant with my second child, however I am on 20MG of Prozac on a daily basis. I am not having any panic attacks or anxiety at all its been almost 2 yrs...
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- Hi A.- You should speak to your doctor, but I think you can take Zoloft while you are pregnant because it breaks down differently in the body compared to other anti-d...
- If t is just prozac it should be ok. I have seen babies born with a mom taking meds for anxiety/depression and they are ok, it is when you get into multiple drugs, st...
- I wasn't but my sister was on a higher dose of prozac than you currently are through her entire pregnancy and her son is healthy. He has some allergies but so does her...
