Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are considered the most effective antidepressant to use during pregnancy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Same as not pregnant: First line antidepressants used for treating depression are ssris. These are safe during pregnancy. There was research done suggesting that Paxil (paroxetine) caused an increase in pulmonary hypertension in babies, but this study was found to be false. Also, if you plan on breastfeeding you may not want to take Prozac as it stays in the blood stream longer than others and can be easily transferred to baby.
Answered 6/30/2014
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Are there any antidepressants that are safe to take during conception/pregnancy? Thanks!
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Is citalopram (antidepressants) at 40mg daily safe during pregnancy?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Why would a doctor prescribe antidepressants during pregnancy despite the risk?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Should I substitute therapy for antidepressants during pregnancy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How dangerous is it to use antidepressants in pregnancy if you really struggle with depression?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is it ok to take antidepressants during pregnancy?
What kind of antidepressants are safest during pregnancy?
I'm looking for opinions on antidepressants during pregnancy. Thoughts?
Is it normal that antidepressants change in effectiveness during pregnancy?
Is there a way to lose extra weight that was put on during pregnancy due to antidepressants?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
