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How safe is Effexor (225mg) taken throughout entire pregnancy? Experiences sought on newborn withdrawal sympt? |
I am planning my second pregnancy and under perinatal psychiatric advice was advised to come off Effexor (225mg)for the first trimester. I spent 8 wks weaning off Eff. and 2 days after final dose (37.5) I was very depressed. I realise I need Effexor (I have treatment resistant depression). I was taken off Effexor at 10 wks with previous pregnancy (previous psych negligence) and suffered horrific withdrawal on top of morning sickness. I also had an enormous amount of stress at the time. I had antenatal and PND. I ended up in psych ward at 5 mths gestation and was then placed on Zoloft with minimal effect. Husband and I really want another child but am reluctant due to history of depression and PND. I would prefer to continue my usual amt Effexor but am very concerned about the effect this could have on development of a foetus as well as newborn withdrawal symptoms. Other child is well. I realise i need medication for entire pregnancy not just 2nd and 3rd trimester. Experiences apprec http://www.obfocus.com/reference/formula... Here is a url you may want to copy and paste in your search box. It definately wouldnt be considered safe while pregnant, but that doesnt mean that your baby WILL have complications, nor does it mean that he/she WILL be healthy. I took Paxil during my entie pregnancy and breastfeeding. My son was actually much healthier than my other sons, (whom I hadnt taken any meds with). I am actually in the same situation a you. We really want one more baby, but I am nervous to get pregnant on Paxil, just as I am nervous to go through labor w/o paxil. My OB says that Zoloft is considered safer than most, but not safe. I wish I could give you the yes/no answer that you are looking for, but I cannot. You must weigh the risks, and decide for yourself, and your family. Good luck, and it will all work out. Taking the medication thru your pregnancy is not safe.There are serious side effects.Talk to your doctor as well your psychiatriast. Taken medication thru my pregnancys and kids born too early due to this no children. Myself Oh sweetie, my man was on Effexor and had terrible side effects coming off of it. In fact everything he has read about it was negative, they even all is "evil effexor". Trust me when I say you need to get off of it and stay off of it for good. He switched meds and is now SO much happier and is his old self again. Its not worth the risk for you or your baby. Please find other meds that are safer and easier in your body. He is now on Clonazepam for anxiety and Celexa for depression (he tried others before) but these work great. i don't know if you can use them during pregnancy of if they will work for you, just talk to your doctor and try a few things, trust me it will be for the best. It's best to avoid ALL medications while pregnant, but it is definitely not safe to take Effexor while pregnant, particularly during the first trimester. |
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