Posted by Zee on January 15, 2004, at 8:25:07
In reply to Re: Effexor and Pregnancy, posted by watergirl on January 15, 2004, at 1:32:28
> I am a mother.
> Why on earth would you even consider having a child, if your mood is unstable????????
> My suggestion is to first stabilize your mood. Have a child when you will be able to care for him in the best way you can. Why risk side effects of medication on an unborn baby? Many may say it is OK, however, no studies can be done on pregnant women. My child is "perfect". Many others on this board or otherwise may say their child is "perfect". Untill the child is grown completley, noone will ever really know.
> Why even risk it?????
> Best Wishes,
> CindyHi Cindy, you're probably right. I'm just so frustrated you know. I was perfectly fine before I had children, after my second child was born I just lost it. I don't know why, I'm not depressed or anything, I'm just always irratable and moody. My doctor put me on Celexa last year and after 10 months I weaned myself off because I was scared and I thought that I'd be OK and plus like I said we want to have more children. But after a few months I started getting moody again and she put me on Effexor 2 weeks ago and I feel more calm now. But this is so frustating because it's interfering with my life plans you know.How long am I supposed to take this stuff and will I have to take them forever? My husband has OCD as well and he's been on Prozac for years and is now trying Effexor so I guees we'll see how it goes. Thanks!
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