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Lichen medication when trying to conceive

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jules92034
jules92034

Hi, so I've had lichen schlerosis for a couple of years. The treatment I found worked for me was amitriptyline and steroid cream. We are now trying to conceive and I read online that amitriptyline isn't safe during pregnancy so I went to the Gp to ask today. All he said was take it if the risks outweigh the benefits but couldn't tell me what the risks are. He also said I could switch to piriton which seems odd to me? Anyone had experience of medications for this during trying to conceive or pregnancy please?

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  • Tybear
    Tybear jules92034

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    Hi I'm intrigued as to what the amitriptyline does ? X

    • jules92034
      jules92034 Tybear

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      It was prescribed by the gynaecologist. It stops the itching over night (though it does also make me drowsy). I've tried coming off it before but ended up with it flaring up 

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