Monday, July 11, 2011
High risk OBGYN strongly urges continued us of Xanax, Seroquel, and Wellbutin. Any comments or suggestions?
I'm assuming the doctor is trying to weigh the benefits versus the risks. While it is true that it's much safer to use medications after the first trimester there are still risks no matter what. It's up to you to choose what is best for you & your baby. Do more research on the effects that the medication will have on your unborn fetus. I have known many pregnant women that have had to resume taking psych meds after getting pregnant because of it's benefits. You have to consider what will happen to the baby too if you're anxious all the time. High anxiety levels could also pose risks to an unborn fetus & can lead to miscarriage. It sounds to me like your doctor has given this great thought & has done his research. I seriously doubt he's going to risk you or the baby's lives. If you disagree or you're unsure i would suggest you seek another opinion. You've got to think about what could happen to the baby if you're not on the medication. I'm sure your doctor has weighed all the risks. I too was on psych meds when i was pregnant. I was taking visteril for anxiety & wellbutrin for depression. My baby turned out perfectly healthy. There are going to be risks no matter what you do. You're job is to find out if the benefits outweigh the risks. Congratulations on your pregnancy & i hope everything will work out fine. Your life seemed so out of control & stressful w/o you being on your meds. Don't risk having a miscarriage. Good luck hon!!
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