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Posted by Dr. Bob on December 13, 2003, at 12:19:13
In reply to Pregnancy Efexor XR, posted by SandraMaY on December 12, 2003, at 23:38:23
> Im on Efexor XR for a slight bout of depression after terminating my first pregnancy, And i have been told to get pregnant asap (January) but im concerned, as there arent enough studies about efexor, and i dont know what it would be like to go through any withdrawals during pregnancy, i read also that it is recommended NOT to breastfeed while on efexor, does anyone have any other info about taking it during and after pregnancy, im just trying to make a large decision, to wait for the pregnancy til im better or hope that the pregnancy helps me get better while im off the drugs.
Posted by krazybirdlady on December 13, 2003, at 12:35:46
In reply to Pregnancy Efexor XR « SandraMaY, posted by Dr. Bob on December 13, 2003, at 12:19:13
i definitely would not reccommend effexor while pregnant. just not enough info on the effects on the baby. what little info there is reccommends that it not be taken. no breastfeeding either, as it passes into milk. sorry...
Posted by Nissy on December 13, 2003, at 21:09:32
In reply to Pregnancy Efexor XR « SandraMaY, posted by Dr. Bob on December 13, 2003, at 12:19:13
I went through my last pregnancy while on effexor xr. My baby is now almost 2 years old and she is just fine. In fact she is actually more advanced for her age and she is beautiful. Absolutly nothing wrong with her.
Good luck to you.
Nissy
Posted by shadows721 on December 14, 2003, at 17:43:07
In reply to Pregnancy Efexor XR « SandraMaY, posted by Dr. Bob on December 13, 2003, at 12:19:13
I have never heard of any doctor telling a patient to hurry up and get pregnant after terminating a pregnancy. Maybe there is something I don't know. I have heard that women need to rest their bodies a few months after terminating a pregnacy. It's a mental as well as a physical adjustment to having a loss. Don't put so much pressure on yourself. Your state of mind is extremely important. There is a direct link between our bodies and minds.
My good friend took Prozac after she had a miscarriage. She took it during her next pregnancy. After the baby arrived, she had a more severe depression and was put on Effexor. She is breastfeeding. Her child is now 2 y/o. Baby and Mom are doing fine. For my friend, not being on an antidepressant was not an option. She said this child (3rd) is much more laid back. My friend believes it is due to her attitude. She is not as depressed as she was with her 1st two children.
You have to do what is best for you. Perhaps, switching to Prozac prior to pregnancy may be an option. But, 1st and foremost, you have to take care of you. Then, plan the pregnancy.
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