Paxil and Pregnancy

July 21, 2008

Can I take paxil while pregnant? I am not ten weeks pregnant and was taking 20mg of paxil but I have cut it down to 10mg starting today. I really don't think that I can be off of it. I have tried before and cannot sustain the anxiety. Is my baby going to be okay or will it have problems??? I am so scared!

July 21, 2008

Paxil is a medication that is recommended not to be taken during pregnancy...most other similar medications are Ok, and talk to your doc about possibly switching as recommended by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

July 21, 2008

I am already ten weeks. Is it too late?! Will my baby be born with birth defects since I am this far along?