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Antidepressants: Safe during pregnancy?
How does pregnancy affect depression?
Is treatment important during pregnancy?
Which antidepressants should be avoided during pregnancy?
What happens if I stop taking antidepressants during pregnancy?
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Why is treatment for depression during pregnancy important?
Are antidepressants an option during pregnancy?
Which antidepressants are considered OK during pregnancy?
Are there any other risks for the baby?
Should I switch medications?
What's the bottom line?
Should I switch medications?
The decision to continue or change your antidepressant medication will be based on the stability of your mood disorder. Talk to your health care provider. Concerns about potential risks must be weighed against the possibility that a drug substitution could fail and cause a depression relapse.
