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Meds in the Second Trimester
Posted By Kelly On Tuesday, January 12th 2010 under: Question - Answer Tags: Anafranil, Antidepressants, Ativan, Benzodiazepines (BZDs), Buspar, Depression, Drugs, Effexor, Klonopin, Norpramin, Pamelor, Paxil, Pregnancy, Prozac, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Serzone, Tofranil, Valium, Zoloft
Question. My patient is in the second trimester of her pregnancy. She has panic disorder and depression. In the past, she responded well to Zoloft and Klonopin. What are the safest medications for the next few months?
Answer. The short, no-frills answer to your question is that any of the major antidepressants or anxiolytics are probably safe, now that the most vulnerable period of organ-formation (the first trimester) has passed. I ... Read More
