Has anyone stayed on there meds when trying to conceive? I have a Dr phone appointment next week but just wondered if anyone has stayed on it whilst pregnant? I take 50mg and have done for 2 years. I suffered post natal depression with my first and I'm worried being off the meds could trigger this again.
Hi there,
I have been taking 200mg sertraline the last 13 months as I m suffering from postnatal depression and anxiety.
The doctor prescribed this med because I am breastfeeding and said it was the safest one for this ocassion and not to worry if I fall pregnant again while I m on it.
Personally I would stay on it as I wouldn’t want to suffer again this .
How long did it take for you to overcome the depression? Have you found your self yet?
Hi. I am in the process of switching to sertraline from citalopram , saw my GP yesterday when this was decided and she said sertraline is a cleaner ad, what ever that means but she did add that it is the one they prescribe to be taken in pregnancy, I am sure you will be ok but as always be guided first and foremost by your doctor or a medical professional
HI, i am 5 month pregnant and taking Sertraline since the beginning. All is fine. I just had to reduce the dose for 50mg from 75mg as soon as i got to know that i am pregnant. There is a very small probability that Sertraline may cause heart defects in babies but it is really rear and as far as i know it is the safest antidepressant during pregnancy.
I started to feel much better after about 6 months when he had a routine . I didn't realise at the time I was Ill. I just thought I was a bad person for not feeling like I thought I would feel. Now I look back and I know I had a problem. I'm just worried I'll be the same again. I
Thanks. I have an appointment tomorrow to discuss. Feel much better knowing that I can stay on it
Thanks feel more relaxed now
Good luck with your appointment, I am sure everything will be fine. Relax and enjoy your pregnancy x