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tanyaschlegel - Tue Dec 13, 2005 6:57 pm

Hi,I'm 6 weeks pregnant, and taking 150mg of Effexor (antidepressant). I asked my OB if I should stop taking it. She said if it is working for me she didn't...

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StacyGBZHost - Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:43 pm

I know that Zoloft is considered the safest antidepressant to take while nursing with Paxil being the second-safest. Are either of these an option for you? Effexor is the fourth-safest, between...

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tanyaschlegel - Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:55 pm

thanksI really appreciate your advice. It really eases my mind!Tanya

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Christyms - Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:53 pm

My sister-in-law has bi-polar and was taking effexor and welbutrine when she found out she was pregnant. Her OB and psyciatrist both said she should wean off and stay off as long as she could; at...

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StacyGBZHost - Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:28 pm

Their suggestion may have been more because of the Wellbutrin, which I *think* is contraindicated during pg and has the possibility of drying up milk supply when trying to bf.

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Christyms - Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:04 pm

Maybe, I'm not sure. I don't know about the bf part, but I know my OB said I could take Welbutrin for some depression I had as early as 8 weeks pregnant.

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StacyGBZHost - Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:37 am

Yes, Wellbutrin is safe for bf'ing (although, not on the "safest" list), but can dry up milk supply. Stacy

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tanyaschlegel - Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:26 pm

Thanks for the input ladies. I have my next OB appointment 1/3. I will ask her then. Best wishes! Tanya

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