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What are the safest antipsychotics to take during pregnancy? (bipolar 1 with rapid cycling and psychosis.)
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Talk to your MD's: Your OB md and treating psychiatrist need to work together to make sure that the medications that are given are safe for your pregnancy.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Options: Lurasidone and Clozapine are rated pregnancy category b meaning animal studies have not shown birth defects.
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