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A member asked:
If i am on 20mg of citalopram once a day. is it ok to try for a baby? does it harm the baby?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Are you depressed?: Citalopram can be harmful, especially if taken during the 3rd trimester. But recent evidence shows that depression is worse for the baby than antidepressants.
Answered 6/7/2015
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Talk to your doc: This question is best posed to your psychiatrist as there are so many variables involved. According to prescribing information, this medication is category 'c' drug, meaning it may not be safe, but there are many instances when it is prescribed though. The best person to talk to is your psychiatrist.
Answered 1/20/2013
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Weigh risk/ benefits: Citalopram has been assigned to pregnancy category c by the fda. Spontaneous abortion and induced withdrawal effects has been described. In 3d trimester infants exposure may require prolonged hospitalization, resp. Support, and tube feeding. They might develop complications consistent with serotonin syndrome (resp.Distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temp.Instability, feeding intolerance, tremor.
Answered 12/10/2013
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