Posted by CindyLou on July 26, 2004, at 6:59:57
In reply to Re: Lexapro and Pregnancy (P.S.), posted by duchess on July 26, 2004, at 6:21:38
Hi Duchess,
Congratulations on making your decision! That is usually the hardest part! You may find that you do just fine off the meds during pregnancy -- those pregnancy hormones can sustain us through a lot. And if you have never had too much of a problem with PMS over the years, you will most likely be free and clear from postpartum depression. If, however, you have had problems with PMS, you may want to have a good doctor in mind to see after your delivery, just to be safe.Good luck! I think you made the right decision going off meds. It will take a burden of worry off of your shoulders.
cindy
> Thanks for the update guys. I have made my decision. I am going to come of the meds. I read that the newborn infant suffers withdrawal from the meds and I couldn't in all good consience do that. I'll keep anyone whos intersted updated daily. i'm currently on 10mg and am going to cut that down to 5mg for six days, then down to 2.5mg for another six days. Then after two weeks I can begin trying to get pregnant! Im off now to buy my folic acid!!
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