Mixing pregnancy and medication

Itsmrsmmm · Post by **Itsmrsmmm** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:45 pm

Has anyone ever taken xanax or ativan while being pregnant? Do you know if there are any other safer alternatives? Thanks!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:57 pm

I was told you can't take xanax while pregnant. Have you consulted a doctor?

katz1959 · Post by **katz1959** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:42 pm

No I havent spoke to my doctor about it yet. Just trying to figure everything out before we start TTC.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:55 pm

I took xanax while TTC, however stopped the day I found out I was pregnant. I did my first trimester med-free (that was very hard for me though) and was put on Zoloft in my second trimester.

Xanax is a Class D pregnancy drug, and should be avoided if possible.

Lisa

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:51 pm

Hi, i am 6 months pregnant and currently taking Celexa which has helped a lot, very much!! I havent heard anything about Xanax but talk to your doctor! There are several ways to treat anxiety and depression during pregnancy! E-mail me if you have any questions or support!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:51 am

I just had a baby one month ago and i took Klonopin during the entire duration of my pregnancy. My baby turned out totally normal. So, if you are having constant anxiety attacks and not taking medicine, then the panic attacks probably will affect your baby more than the medication. Remember that the baby experiences everything you do.. and when you are not getting oxygen due to hyperventilating..that is probably alot worse than a low dose of a benzo. I do know that Ativan is approved to take while you are pregnant if you want to go on a less potent one.
I hope your pregnancy goes well!