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Sertraline and pregnancy

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mary2222
mary2222

Hi iv been on sertraline for just under a year this medication has saved my life I’m in such a better place mentally. Without it I am argumentative paranoid, anxious and the rest the biggest with me though is OCD. I have just recently found out I’m pregnant and haven’t taken this medication for 4 days since I found out. Doctor has advised not to take and there’s no safe alternative, as can be possibility of heart defects in baby due to sertraline. I just want the best for the baby but that also comes with a healthy body for baby to grow in and I’m so scared that without sertraline I’m going to deteriorate. Any advice of anyone would be appreciated???? 

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  • jessica65315
    jessica65315 mary2222

    Posted

    Don’t know if it’s right but I heard that sertraline is one of the softest for pregnancy I was on fluoxetine all through all three of my pregnancies and all healthy baby’s xx
  • kakia66768
    kakia66768 mary2222

    Posted

    Hi Marry,

      

    Congratulations on your pregnancy!

    My postpartum depression started straight after I have given birth to my son 13 months ago .

    I have been taking sertraline 11 months now and I am breastfeeding.

    The doctor prescribed this medicine because is the safest one , and also informed me not to get scared if I fall pregnant again while I m on sertraline cause it’s safe .

    Talk with the midwifes and the doctors again.

    Hopefully you won’t have to stop it .

    Even if you stop it during the pregnancy, be sure that you can start it straight after you give birth smile

    Keep me updated! Best of luck 😀

  • Hummingbird-S
    Hummingbird-S mary2222

    Posted

    Hi Mary,

    I was really shocked to read this - so much so I told my partner and am replying!

    I was on Citalopram for years but when I fell pregnant last year it was recommended that I switch over to Sertraline as it is the best one to be on during pregnancy. I was very apprehensive as I take a large dose and was afraid of what side effects I may have but the Dr managed it really well having listened to what I was worried about and making it a gradual transition. 

    I know that they say nothing is 100% for pregnancy but I knew it was safer for me to be on medication then not especially for such a significant amount of time.

    I would agree with Kakia -speak to your midwife (I would do that first thing tomorrow) and maybe see a different doctor to get the prescription or a second opinion. 

    Best of luck xx

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