Sertraline & Trying for a baby, is it safe to be on them whilst pregnant?
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Hi,
I was on sertraline 100mg for a year and a half and came off them as wanted to try for a baby, six months gone and no baby and now got anxiety feelings back and been put back on 50mg sertraline, we want to continue trying for a baby, but not sure if this is safe or not, can anyone help? I am not ready to not be on anything whilst being pregnant, and heard good and bad comments about them, my doctor said to avoid being on them, but I literally need them to cope right now.
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vikki2303 Hollyworrier19
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Hollyworrier19 vikki2303
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Thank you for your reply, much appreciated x
gingemac1977 Hollyworrier19
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Hollyworrier19 gingemac1977
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LornaMM Hollyworrier19
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Hollyworrier19 LornaMM
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PharmaSara Hollyworrier19
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firstly don't panic! It can take a healthy couple up to two years to conceive so six months is nothing. Keep trying!
Although sertraline is the SSRI currently thought ok in preg and bf your doctor is right to warn you of the potential risks, because there are some to be aware of. There's a good resource on drugs.com, search for sertraline and pregnancy to find out more.
It's about balancing the risks and benefits when you take any drug in pregnancy and you need to be fully informed. But it is good to know that they do use sertraline in pregnancy so there is a wealth of experience with that SSRI. If you've had it in your system for some time before pregnancy I seem to remember it's thought to be better than if you start it once pregnant (?). I agree, happy mum equals happy baby, but pleased be informed and realistic too. Having babies can be a stressful life event in itself.
Final thought, sorry to ramble on, but I found online CBT very helpful with my postnatal depression, just Google MoodGym, it's very good if that's your cup of tea, may not suit everyone but give it a go.
Wishing you you the best of luck!
Hollyworrier19 PharmaSara
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Clare1972 Hollyworrier19
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I was on 50mg of sertraline and told my doctor that we wanted to try for a baby and she said I had to come off it, I saw another doctor who said the same thing. I was really unhappy about it but came off the tablets after a few months my anxiety returned so this time I went to see a another doctor, she said it was absolutely fine to take the tablets whilst trying to get pregnant and being pregnant , she said they are the lowest risk of most SSRI's. I'm back on 100mg now and trying for a baby with the support of my new doctor. Personally without sertraline I don't think I could cope with a pregnancy as my anxiety was so bad.
It might be worth trying another doctor so that you can get the support you need.
Good luck x.
Hollyworrier19 Clare1972
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gingemac1977 Hollyworrier19
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i have been on them for over a year and got pregnant in january, both my midwife and GP and at my booking appt at hospital say it's fine for me to be on sertraline whilst pregnant.
Hollyworrier19 gingemac1977
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