Posted by gldngodess on August 1, 2001, at 17:28:14
In reply to Effexor and pregnancy?, posted by Kori on August 1, 2001, at 16:45:33
> I have been taking Effexor for a little over a year now and just found out I'm pregnant. My doctor told me there hasn't been any conclusive studies done that says it's bad to stay on it - anyone know any different? I obviously don't want to be on it if it will hurt the baby! Please let e know if you have been on it yourself while pregnant - or know someone that has. Thanks!
I was taking 300mg of effexor and tried to get off it cold turkey and I lost my baby.
I would, if I were you, to get down to the minimal dosage you need or switch to something like zoloft or prozac which doesn't pass through the placental barrier as easy and if so its in minute amounts.
I don't care what any f**king doctor says, it is still teratogenic effects are in the category "C",
which indicates it is not as safe as a category "b" or "a" for example.
The also have this phenomenon it is either "all or nothing" if you went to thru the 8 wks and havent miscarried than you are okay????
As mommies, we want that best for our babies, God forbid something happen to them, just because we listened to a mere human. Do what is in you gut, your heart, and your soul?
ask God too? It's YOUR baby and to him you are just a basic statistical-depresso and he is going by statistical averages that are not always fool-proof.
I am on effexor now and my blood seems thinner and I bruise easy. What happens if it affects some coagulation issues in your pregnancy? To , me, the 'risks do not out weigh the benefits'!
Educate yourself read , read , read and try to convey to your doctor it's vital that you keep your baby safe from harm and if there is an antidepressant with a teratogenic factor less scary. 10mg of prozac was proven safe for moms and zoloft.
Can you imagine if your baby comes out having to go through effexor withdrawls or neural tube defects or even something as simple as Attention-Defecit-Disorder? We don't want our babies mentally-handicapped with even depression or cleft pallates, club feet etc,.
God almighty, it will be something you questioned in the begining and trusted, then, if anything goes wrong with the developement(physical,social,mental) you are going to be GOUGED again and again in your heart evertime you look at that precious little gift from God!~warmest regards and blessing to you and your dear baby,
amanda
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