Did anyone take anxiety medication during pregnancy?

trpr · Post by **trpr** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:10 am

I have suffered with anxiety for about 9 years and have managed it mostly through herbs until now. I am now 11 weeks pregnant with my first child and have stopped my herbs because of the possible effect on the baby. But, I am having panic attacks and anxiety as badly as I had them in the very beginning when I would have 2 to 3 panic attacks per day. I am a hypochondriac and pregnancy is a big "symptom" time anyway. Combined with the crazy hormones, it's been just awful. I've missed days at work, I can't focus, and have been to doctor after doctor for all my symptoms but still can't find peace of mind.

So, I am finally thinking that I would like to take medication for this condition to get me through the pregnancy, but I wanted to see if anyone else took medication during their pregnancy, and if so:

- what did you take?
- what was the dose?
- did it help you?
- what side effects did you have?
- was your baby born healthy?
- are you still taking it?

Thanks very much in advance!
trpr

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:39 pm

I was taking zoloft 100 mg until my 8th month then mid-wife advised me to come off. About a month later I started panicking and the doctors asked why I came off the meds and said I should have stayed on because it was safe to take while pregnant. I went back on but opted not to breast feed because I worry about the baby getting the med. I think it needs to be a personal choice as long as the doctor say they are safe.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:15 pm

i took zolft while i was pregnant. my gp and the baby's pedi said it was okay to take. i dont remember the dose but it did help me. i had the normal side effects and yes my baby was and is healthy. she is very out going and is just a ray of sunshine.

i am still taking zoloft 11 years later and yes it does help me still. i am currently taking 100 mg. but i dont think i took that much while i was pregnant. and also i breast fed her while taking zoloft.

my goal is to get off of them during or after i complete this program. i do not like the side effects and i have been dealing with them for 13 years.

do you have the program?