Posted by bodyclock on November 25, 2001, at 6:56:42
In reply to Re: Effexor to Prozac for pregnancy » bodyclock, posted by judy1 on November 25, 2001, at 1:57:28
> May I ask what you take lithium for? Anyway, your doc is right prozac appears to be safe during pregnancy. I am on several meds and pregnant (and have had a normal amnio), so I would be happy to answer any questions. Best of luck with your pregnancy- judy
Hi Judy
Lithium is used with an antidepressant for added effect in stabilising moods (I think), it's supposed to be for bipolar disorder (which I have never understood nor do I know that I suffer from it). I think it's mostly used for people who have manic depression (which I don't have as I never have manic phases). It's also used for severe depression (which I did have when it was prescribed) and to prevent a relapse which I hope I will never have to experience.
This is only my understanding - perhaps I ought to ask my psych!!
Thanks
Bodyclock
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