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Post by paperaddict on May 3, 2017 6:01:18 GMT
Anybody taken antidepressants during pregnancy? I have suffered for years with depression and the meds were helping but once we started IVF. I could not be on the same antidepressants that were effective. I am on Zoloft 250 my daily and it is not helping me with my depression. Also stresses about my Nursing licensing exam (NCLEX) in a couple of weeks. No motivation to study. I don't want to get out of bed and study. Have no appetite. Anybody been on any other antidepressants besides Zoloft during pregnancy?
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Post by lucyg on May 3, 2017 6:03:05 GMT
No answers for you, but I'm sorry you're having such a hard time.  |
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Post by zella on May 3, 2017 6:20:05 GMT
No answers for you here, but please see the appropriate doctor very soon and get this sorted out. You need to feel better.
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Post by inkedup on May 3, 2017 6:54:28 GMT
Please call your doctors first thing and see if you can get some help or advice from them. I'm sorry you're having a rough go of things.
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Post by eastcoastpea on May 3, 2017 10:20:34 GMT
I hope you see the doctor soon and find a medication that works for you. Hugs.
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Post by peasapie on May 3, 2017 10:37:30 GMT
It must be tough to deal with the normal hormonal swings of pregnancy plus being off regular meds for depression. And facing your nursing exams!im. You might want to consider seeing a specialist on psychopharmacology to determine what might be most effective for you amongst medicines approved for pregnancy.
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Post by mikklynn on May 3, 2017 12:11:10 GMT
No advice, just sending my wishes for you to feel better soon.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on May 3, 2017 12:55:50 GMT
I found that my depression and pregnancy hormone issues were caused by low thyroid. Not dismissing depression by any means, but I would definitely have other hormones tested. Balancing them can in some cases improve depression
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Post by brina on May 3, 2017 12:59:23 GMT
be very careful with a switch and make sure your doctor is fully versed on all the risks. I know there is a link between certain antidepressants and congenital heart defects.
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Post by destined2bmom on May 3, 2017 16:41:53 GMT
Hugs! Please visit your doctor soon and get it sorted out.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2017 16:53:23 GMT
Hugs
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Post by hennybutton on May 3, 2017 19:35:15 GMT
You need to be discussing these issues with your reproductive endocrinologist. The meds you are taking for the IVF can wreak havoc with your mood. It wouldn't surprise me if your treatment is affecting your depression. Your RE should be assessing your medications and how they are affecting you.
I hope all goes well for you.
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Post by melissa on May 3, 2017 20:03:22 GMT
There are other antidepressants that can be taken in pregnancy as well. There is nothing that is totally "risk free" but the effects of depression are not without risk as well. It's a balancing act.
It's possible also that you have not been on Zoloft long enough yet. It can take 6-8 weeks to work.
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Post by scrappintoee on May 3, 2017 22:04:40 GMT
I don't have any experience, but wanted to offer (( hugs ))!! I know how HARD depression is---I've been battling with increases in mine for a few months, and I also understand the no appetite issue!!! BUT--- I've never had to deal with pregnancy *AND* the extreme stress of nursing school while dealing with it !!! I pray you find an effective medication/ feel better as soon as possible !!! How long have you been on the Zoloft, and what med were you on before? Did that other med help? As Melissa said, maybe the Zoloft hasn't been in your system long enough? Trust me, I truly know how hard it is to WAIT for something to HELP !!! Have you considered counseling? More ((( hugs ))) |
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Post by SabrinaM on May 4, 2017 1:38:15 GMT
I took Zoloft during my second pregnancy. I didn't with my first and the anxiety cause high blood pressure etc. was very difficult. |
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Post by samantha25 on May 4, 2017 2:28:29 GMT
I took ambien, not anti depressant, with ivf and was successful. Hugs to you. Try to reduce stress. When I did, changed jobs and stress ivf worked.
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Post by paperaddict on May 4, 2017 3:28:19 GMT
Thanks to everybody for their suggestions. I have been taking Zoloft for over a year now so it has been in my system long enough. My depression was controlled when I was on Wellbutrin but RE switched me to Zoloft because it was a "safer" medication to be on for the baby. I am going to see if I can make an appt with my psychiatrist. Thanks for all the support.
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