Depression medication during pregnancy is a tough call for doctors and patients alike because in most cases during pregnancy any and all medications should be avoided if possible.  Of course there are always exceptions that require the mother to be on medication.

Depression and anxiety treatment is one such an exception. Lexapro is an anti-depressant drug that has been proven to successfully treat anxiety and depression. It is the newest addition to the family of drugs known as the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. Pregnancy medicine has a rating and it must be noted that Lexapro is a category “C” medicine. This means it should be given to pregnant women only if the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the newborn.  This is the deciding factor for doctors when using any depression medication during pregnancy.

Possible risks associated with Lexapro: Studies have shown that babies born to mothers using Lexapro can develop a condition called persistent pulmonary hypertension. This condition is characterized by babies having abnormal blood flow to the lungs and heart and a low overall level of oxygen in the blood. This indicates a higher than normal occurrence of illness and deaths for babies with PPHN vs. those babies not afflicted. Lexapro also poses and increased risk of birth defects in babies. These are usually heart defects that can only be repaired surgically. Other side effects demonstrated by the babies who have been exposed to Lexapro include constant crying, feeding problems and insomnia.

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I was hospitalized in 2004 with a severe anxiety disorder, it was to the point that I didnt know what was wrong with me, and why i did not feel right, and was ready to “end” it. I was so tired of feeling mental.

I was put on Paxil CR for 2 years, switched to Lexapro when Paxil was recalled, then one year later, switched back when it back on the market. So Overall I have been on Paxil CR mostly.

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I have been on my medication for 4 years now. I tried to get off of them because my husband and I want a baby. I realized how important for my function it was to be on the medication. I am on Effexor now on the lowest dose and take it every other day. I am not too happy with the research that has been done. Does anyone have a better idea? Please help me!

Safe Medication for Anxiety during Pregnancy-

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Pregnancy time calls for extra care with regard to  matters of one’s health, since the early months of Pregnancy is of vital importance to the growth of the brain of fetus and the future behavior pattern of the child. Though no clinical evidence might have be en published in this regard ,recent research studies indicate that hyper anxiety and panic disorders among expectant mothers could have bad effect on their children while they grow up.

Certain behavior disorders like over anxiety, lack of concentration and absence of self esteem are reported from among children of mothers who had severe anxiety and depression during pregnancy. Timely care and proper medication could ward off any impending problems. There are safe drugs that are being prescribed for anxiety and depression disorders during pregnancy. However the question is how safe is all these drugs? While the safety of these drugs might have been well tested, and clinically proved , it is simple common sense to avoid excessive prescriptions during pregnancy to avoid any complications or reactions to drugs.

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Do not take Ativan if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. There is an increased risk of birth defects. It is not known whether Ativan appears in breast milk. If Ativan is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment is finished.

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Always feeling under the weather? Always not in the mood to be around others and have a good time? If you’re suffering from prolonged sadness for quite some time now, you should face these bouts of depression and get yourself diagnosed by a psychiatrist, they’re doctors who can actually help you out with your problem. Not to mention the various depression treatments, as well as all sorts of depression medication that doctors prescribe to their depression patients.

Fortunately depression can now be cured, especially when diagnosed early, depressed individuals can actually be treated through therapy and depression medication, although it may be a bit costly, a person’s good mental health is something that shouldn’t be scrimped on. Cognitive behavioral talk or interpersonal talk are incredibly healthy depression treatments that are just some of the available psychosocial depression treatments that cognitive behavior therapists can offer to their patients, both actually prove to be able to produce fruitful and positive results even for just short-term sessions, around ten to twenty weeks are almost always, already enough to get a depression patient slowly begin their recovery towards a sound mental health.

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that is considered safe?

Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a popular class of anti-depressant medication. These drugs are prescribed for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders and personality disorder. These disorders include obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders. Research suggests by elevating the levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin some symptoms of the disorders seem to be relieved. Low levels of serotonin are often indicated in anxiety disorders.

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Anxiety medicine is easily the most popularly prescribed medicine for all of the psychiatric disorders. In recent years, the most commonly prescribed tension medicines have included the benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Valium, Librium, Tranxene, Klonopin, Centrax, Ativan and Serax. Other drugs fall within the anxiety medication classification, and are used for varied uneasiness disorders such as Busbar, Nuerontin and the Beta Blockers.

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I’m just curious if taking depression medication during pregnancy is wise. I’m not pregnant, but when I am, I am scared to go off depression medication because I have severe depression when I’m not on it. I don’t think I could handle 9 months of that.

And how does pregnancy affect those with depression? Anyone?