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I have very bad health anxiety and i am 27 weeks pregnant. doctor wants me to take sertraline 50mg, will this harm my baby?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Health Anxiety: My background is behavioral medicine, not conventional medicine, so I won't comment on your drug question except to say seek a second opinion by another doctor. My suggestion is that you utilize behavioral support for your anxiety such as psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis (see www.asch.net) or biofeedback. Download the "Insight Timer" app for some self-help.

Answered 8/14/2016

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A member asked:

I have very bad health anxiety and i am 27 weeks pregnant. doctor wants me to take sertraline 50mg, will this harm my baby?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

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