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Is it ok to take 5mg lexapro while pregnant?

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Lesapro: pregnancy: Lexapro for depression is not contraindicated in pregnancy, but check with your OB provider to see if there may be other preferred remedies for the condition for which you are using Lexapro.

Answered 8/8/2018

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

See Below : Drugs like Lexapro are commonly continued during pregnancy. While there doesn’t appear to be a risk of physical defects in babies, some complications that may arise. At the same time, Lexapro and drugs like it are first choice for depression and anxiety, and stopping it increases the risk of the disorder(s) returning. The choice to continue the medication should be made together with your docto

Answered 8/13/2018

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