Guest guest Posted November 10, 2002 Report Share Posted November 10, 2002 this may have been discussed in the past but I missed it ... anyone taking antidepressants after having baby (breastfeeding) what were you taking? I'm going to the pcp tomorrow to talk about how Ive been feeling lately. Hugs Lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2002 Report Share Posted November 10, 2002 Zoloft - Lactation Risk L2 Alternative: Paroxetine According to the AAP: Drug whose effect on nursing infants is unknown but may be of concern Wellbutrin - Lactation Risk L3 Alternative: Paroxetine According to the AAP: Drug whose effect on nursing infants is unknown but may be of concern Paxil - Lactation Risk L2 Alternative: Sertraline According to the AAP: Drug whose effect on nursing infants is unknown but may be of concern Prozac - Lactation Risk L3 Alternative: Paroxetine According to the AAP: Drug whose effect on nursing infants is unknown but may be of concern Sertraline = Zoloft Paroxetine = Paxil Lactation Risk Cat L2: SAFER; Drug which has been studied in a limited number of bf'ing women without an increase in adverse effects in the infant. And/or, the evidence of a demonstrated risk which is likely to follow use of this medication in a bf'ing woman is remote. Lactation Risk Cat L3: MODERATELY SAFE; There are no controlled studies in bf'ing women, however the risk of untoward effects to a bf infant is possible; or, controlled studies show only minimal non-threatening adverse effects. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the infant. Just a guess but it looks like Zoloft or Paxil are the 2 drugs to choose from. I can just reference pregnancy and lactation risk categories...don't have the info for libido and weight gain. Zoloft doesn't sound like it would cause weight gain, according to Hale, adult concerns are diarrhea, nausea, tremor and increased sweating. Also states in regards to babies that the transfer of sertraline and its metabolite to the infant is minimal - very remote in infants where maternal doses are less than 150 mg/day. Paxil, according to what I'm reading, does appear to 'possibly' contribute to weight gain as the adult concerns listed are sedation, headache, dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, insomnia, constipation and seizures. Sounds like Zoloft may increase your metabolism indirectly whereas Paxil does the opposite. Just my $0.02 , best to ask your doc when you see him/her. Unique and Original Baby Products www.babycopia.com Re: Antidepressants Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Paxil Prozac * must be compatible with breastfeeding hopefully not affecting libido avoid weight gain Lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2002 Report Share Posted November 10, 2002 Lyssa, As a matter of fact, I just spoke with my doctor last week about getting on anti depressants after having the baby. Depression runs in my family, and I just know I will experience SOME type of " baby blues. " I plan on taking Zoloft. If anyone has any info on this drug feel free to share, but so far I have been told that it shouldnt be a problem. Actually, my doc gave me about 6 weeks of samples to start taking even now if I need to, but I am a little scared about that at this point. I know they " say " that no one has had problems with them while pregnant, but I am still unsure. Anyway, hope this helps. Marcy Wallis edd 12/08/02 Antidepressants this may have been discussed in the past but I missed it ... anyone taking antidepressants after having baby (breastfeeding) what were you taking? I'm going to the pcp tomorrow to talk about how Ive been feeling lately. Hugs Lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2002 Report Share Posted November 10, 2002 Lyssa, As a matter of fact, I just spoke with my doctor last week about getting on anti depressants after having the baby. Depression runs in my family, and I just know I will experience SOME type of " baby blues. " I plan on taking Zoloft. If anyone has any info on this drug feel free to share, but so far I have been told that it shouldnt be a problem. Actually, my doc gave me about 6 weeks of samples to start taking even now if I need to, but I am a little scared about that at this point. I know they " say " that no one has had problems with them while pregnant, but I am still unsure. Anyway, hope this helps. Marcy Wallis edd 12/08/02 Antidepressants this may have been discussed in the past but I missed it ... anyone taking antidepressants after having baby (breastfeeding) what were you taking? I'm going to the pcp tomorrow to talk about how Ive been feeling lately. Hugs Lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2002 Report Share Posted November 10, 2002 thank you VERY much for the info! Lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2002 Report Share Posted November 10, 2002 thank you VERY much for the info! Lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2002 Report Share Posted December 18, 2002 Busy day, so here's a quick response. I am 8 weeks pregnant and currently on 40mg of Celexa. My psychiatrist said it does more harm to the baby to have an emotionally unstable mother and that they have not found significant effects in babies whose mothers take SSRI's during pregnancy. She encouraged me to stay on it to keep myself healthy and happy and to ward off post-partum depression. There was a thread about this about a month or so ago, so you should check the archives for more advice. Take care, Meagan Jeronimo Open RNY 6/21/01 #1 EDD 7/25/03 _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2002 Report Share Posted December 18, 2002 Busy day, so here's a quick response. I am 8 weeks pregnant and currently on 40mg of Celexa. My psychiatrist said it does more harm to the baby to have an emotionally unstable mother and that they have not found significant effects in babies whose mothers take SSRI's during pregnancy. She encouraged me to stay on it to keep myself healthy and happy and to ward off post-partum depression. There was a thread about this about a month or so ago, so you should check the archives for more advice. Take care, Meagan Jeronimo Open RNY 6/21/01 #1 EDD 7/25/03 _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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