New comments on 'Dr.Q... Your Opinion on taking Zoloft during the 3rd trimester?'

New comment from chelsharmony

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:48:45 -0500

chelsharmony

New comment from Keller0422

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:43:24 -0500

Thanks so much Chels and Dr.Q!

Chels, you are too damn funny!

Keller0422

New comment from Dr. Q

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:16:50 -0500

yep, if a patient needs to have it to function well with proper counseling and guidance, will continue...

Dr. Q

New comment from chelsharmony

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:34:19 -0500

here is a website that tells you what the rating is for each medication - maybe that could ease your mind a bit.

I take 10mg of lexapro each day and was trying to see if i could get off of it but when i talked to the doc he said if th ebenefit of taking outways the risk then continue. Now, you cant function if you are having panic attacks so i would guess that it would be good to stay on it.

I know that if i wasnt taking the lexapro i would kill someone for sure!

lol!

http://www.safefetus.com/Search.asp

chelsharmony

New comment from Keller0422

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:00:13 -0500

Thanks Dr.Q!

So have you had patients take zoloft through their entire pregnancy and their babies turn out fine? Also what are your thoughts on breastfeeding while taking zoloft? I have read mixed things on this topic also. Thank so much your help is greatly appreciated!

Keller0422

New comment from Dr. Q

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:44:10 -0500

think your doc is giving some good advice..and little evidence out there to show that your little will be adversly affected..

Dr. Q

New comment from Keller0422

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:11:30 -0500

Also, I've been feeling so great the past 3 weeks taking the zoloft. My doctor has told me over and over that it's safe but I cant help but worry about my little guy. I dont ever want to do anything to hurt him. So thats why I'm wondering what to do during the 3rd trimester. Thanks!

Keller0422

Dr.Q... Your Opinion on taking Zoloft during the 3rd trimester?

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:06:50 -0500

Hi Dr.Q,

As you know I am currently taking zoloft. I tried going off of it during my pregnancy and lasted about 6 weeks until I started having severe panic attacks again. I'm currently 25 weeks pregnant and take 75mg of zoloft a day. I'm just wondering what you would recommend me doing during my 3rd trimester? I know some doctors say to either go off or take a very low dose but I am wondering what you think? I am so afraid of going off because of the panic attacks I get when I go off. I have been doing so great the past 3 weeks back on the med. What risks are there if I continue to take the zoloft during the 3rd trimester? Or should I lower my dose and try to ween myself off? And do you think 75mg is too much to take during pregnancy? I'm so sorry for all the questions! Thanks so much for your help! I greatly appreciate it!

Keller0422