anxiety medication safe for breastfeeding

s safe for baby and to use during breastfeeding, but comes with a small risk of pulmonary hypertension.

A good resource is LactMed I took medications while I breastfed for 3 years with no I'll side effects. Most doctors aren't sure so they will say not to.

I take Lexapro for depression and anxiety. It has really helped me tremendously. I am also diabetic and take Janumet. I would like to become pregnant soon and was wondering if anyone had experience with Lexapro while pregnant/breastfeeding. Do you know if it's approved or known safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding?

I take Lexapro for depression and anxiety. It has really helped me tremendously. I am also diabetic and take Janumet. I would like to become pregnant soon and was wondering if anyone had experience with Lexapro while pregnant/breastfeeding. Do you know if it's approved or known safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding?

I have been on Zoloft for anxiety for years. I weaned off about 8 months before I was getting married because I knew we were going to start trying to conceive right away. I only lasted off for a couple of months. My ob assured me that the baby would be OK and it would be better than being stressed and anxious everyday. I am now 14 weeks pregnant and everything is going great. I am able to really enjoy this pregnancy and I'm thankful for that.

Found the box, its called Cipramil. Safe to take while pregnant. I was on aprazolam then they switched me to cipramil for my anxiety. My doc said apraz & xanex werent safe while preg or breastfeeding. But this stuff is.

Exactly, benzodiazepines are definitely more harmful and baby can actually become addicted. There are meds such as propanalol or vistaral for anxiety that aren't addictive. However they definitely aren't exactly as fast acting and idk how safe those are for baby either so definitely talk to your doctor.

Hello my name is brandi I am 23 weeks pregnant. I want to breast feed but I am bipolar. Does anyone know of any safe medications for bipolar that are safe for breastfeeding?

It depends on which medication, there are some that are safe. Ive been having issues with it, because ive already taken all the ones that are safe at one point and there are very few that are safe.

There are medications like that that are safe for pregnant women and safe for breastfeeding. I was on medication with my first pregnancy and also while i was breastfeeding. You are probably getting worse because one, you needs meds to control your OCD and anxiety, and Secondly you are probably going through the nesting faze of pregnancy where you clean and clean because you are getting readyfor the babies arrival . Toxoplasmosis is not just from cats, it's from animal feces.

So before I was pregnant I had extreme anxiety, and was on and off medication. Didnt really like the effects - I was either a mindless zombie, or super nice and happy. And for the first 2 trimesters my anxiety had been pretty low. But, now I'm 35 weeks and the anxiety is so bad. I get it for big things, small things, or i'll even just be sitting watching tv and get hit with a huge wave of anxiety for no reason. I've started scratching my self..

m currently breastfeeding my 9 week old baby while taking this medication for anxiety and am trying to manage the sedating effects. I have started on 50mg but am to increase to 100mg this week. My GP was not confident in saying whether I would be better to take 50mg twice daily, or 100mg once. Does anyone have any recommendations on this? I have had great success with treating my anxiety with Seroquel (IR) in the past and am really hoping that I can make it compatible with my breastfeeding.

m able to deal with most things on my own. Find things that work for you. Soft music, hot shower. Take note of what triggers your anxiety so you can be prepared when it happens. I made the decision to quit my job because of anxiety just last year but I re enrolled in college. You can work around it without it beating you. Don't be afraid to talk to your doctors and family too. Congrats on your baby and good luck, stay strong!

I was diagnosed when I was 8 with depression, anxiety, OCD and a panic disorder. My body builds up immunity to medication fast which *****. Anyways today has been bad. I've come close to hyperventalating multiple times and it's difficult to calm myself down. I woke up feeling like this. What are some ways you have found to work to calm yourself down?

I stopped all my medication during my pregnancy just because there is no 100% safe medicine to take while pregnant. And for the most part I can cope with my ADHD, but my depression is absolutely terrible...so my question: After baby is here, will I be able to take my depression medicine and breast feed? I have my heart set on breast feeding and I feel selfish if I cant just because of my own reasons...

Hi anyone taking anxiety medication & trying to conceive? I am trying to conceive & am dealing with my anxiety issue at the same time. I am thinking if I should see a psychiatrist for help. I will appreciate it if you could share with me if you are suffering from any side effect from anxiety medication or not. Thanks.

I take.melatonin for sever anxiety during pregnancy. Ask your doctor it's all natural and safe. I have severe anxiety and usually take xanax bars daily but can't during pregnancy. Its usually used for helping people sleep but.it calms.my nerves very well!

However if your doctor has prescibed this drug for anxiety then I think that it is safe for you assume that it used for anxiety. Does it not mention what the drug is used for on the directions/side affects? They wouldn't prescribe a drug that is of no use to you. I was on a drug called Olanzapine and that had had some bad press about it possibly causing diabetes.

These studies showing the effects of these drugs on breastfeeding infants have been small, so no medical experts have said that any antithyroid drug is 100% safe for use while breastfeeding. In fact, despite the studies that have shown PTU to be safe at certain dosages, a substantial number of doctors still caution against using these drugs while breastfeeding, and many drug information inserts report that postpartum patients receiving antithyroid drugs should not nurse their babies.

I take Zoloft and my midwife has been fine with it and I was on it while breastfeeding my first and will stay on it while breastfeeding this one as well

I take Prozac for OCD. I have had OCD for many years but just started taking Prozac in October. I have gradually noticed a difference and usually for the better but still have times when I seem like I'm slipping back again. I have also noticed that I have times elevated mood,which is great....lol....but it's almost too elevated....lol. Anyway hope that you find the medication thats right for you. Oh.by the way I take 30mg a day.

It is not safe for me to take my anxiety meds while pregnant. Is there anything I can take. The anxiety is unbearable at times. There must be some alternative.

Hi there, I am wondering which antidepressants are safe to take while still breastfeeding? My baby is 6 months old. The doctor prescribed Prozac, is this safe. The reason I won't take Eglonyl or Zoloft is because it is most likely to cause weight gain and I am already overweight and unhappy about it.

Im on medication as well like prozac, and add meds how will that affect me ?

I have not heard of this particular medication, but just went through something similar. I was prescribed an anti anxiety medication for post partum depression. The prescribing Dr. (a physciatrist) was confident it was fine to use. The pharmacist told me it was not recommended while breast feeding, and my son's pediatrician also recommended not to be on it while breastfeeding.

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