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I'm taking sertraline 50mg for anxiety 2 years now, if taken during early pregnancy how likely it is to cause birth defects and danger to the baby ?
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Sertraline (an SSRI antidepressant) is generally considered safe in pregnancy with respect to birth defects. Premature labor is an occasional statistical association with SSRI's.
Answered 9/28/2021
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It is unlikely to cause birth defects. Many women stay on their SSRI antidepressant during pregnancy and have healthy babies.
Answered 10/16/2021
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