Anxiety Medication During Pregnancy

[Bundy]

Hi All,
I have been taking anxiety medication for a while but have been down to a very low dose recently and have been ok. However, I have just found out I am pregnant and my attacks have started coming back. I have spoken to my doctor and she says that it is ok to continue to take the medication but of course I am worried about carrying on taking it. Has anyone else been in the same situation or can someone offer some advice? Look forward to hearing from you. Cheers!


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[Happybunny]

Hi honey, I suffer very badly from anxiety attacks, I will pm you now

 

[beanie]

I have anxiety and depression and was on a low dose of prozac during the first tri. If your Dr is saying its ok then it will be.

Congratulations on the pregnancy

 

[Bundy]

Thanks for the PM, how do I reply?

 

[cloud9]

depends what it is ? all the benzo's are a no no

 

[Happybunny]

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I hope you're feeling ok

 

[susie]

I suffer from horrendous panic attacks and have been on medication for a number of years, i stopped my medication when i found out i was pregnant but have recently started a low dose again, i saw a consultant and they said that the risks of not taking my meds at the moment outweigh any small risk that may be involved while taking them(slightly lower birth weight) they have also offered me some pesseries after the birth to lower my pregnancy hormones slowly instead of the usual quick slump to reduce the risk of pnd, i have been given extremley good care and advice throughout my pregnancy and only needed to ring and they would see me to discuss any problems further, if you speak to your gp or your ante natel care giver they are usually very understanding, hope this helps cos i know how hard it is to cope with anxiety and panic

 

[Pinklady85]

Hey sweetie i know how u feel..I used to suffer from panc attacks i got over it about 1 month ago.. i still do get panicy at times..

Try the st johns rescue remedy this keeps u very calm and stops u from panicking also wen ur upset it heals ur emotions everytime u feel like ur going to panic take two drops on your tounge and u will start to feel calm and stop panicing... its pretty cheap from holland & barrats or in boots they do it.. its very safe with pregnancy. xx

 

[Pinklady85]

Sorry i meant the bach flower rescure remedy search the net it will give u all the information u need xx

 

[Bundy]

Thanks for the advice and support. I've tried the Bach's rescue remedy before, but I've just bought some more. I hope it will help. Did anyone else feel anxious when they found out they were pregnant?

 

[susie]

i was advised by my chemist not to take rescue remedy when pregnant please check that