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Is it safe to take amitriptyline while pregnant?
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Yes: The current recommendation is that Amitriptyline is safe in pregnancy and first line therapy for depression in pregnancy. Be sure to continue any medications if you get pregnant until you talk to your doctor.
Answered 6/24/2014
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See below: The risks of amitryptyline have to weighed against the benefits in a woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding. Its a difficult decision for parents. This special section from the national institute of mental health website might help: http://www.Nimh.Nih.Gov/health/publications/mental-health-medications/which-groups-have-special-needs-when-taking-psychiatric-medications.Shtml.
Answered 12/9/2013
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