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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?
Which antidepressants are considered OK during pregnancy?
Should I switch medications?
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Why is treatment for depression during pregnancy important?
Are antidepressants an option during pregnancy?
Which antidepressants are OK during pregnancy?
Are there any other risks for the baby?
Should I switch medicines?
What's the bottom line?
Is treatment important during pregnancy?
Which antidepressants should be avoided during pregnancy?
What happens if I stop taking antidepressants during pregnancy?
Which antidepressants are considered OK during pregnancy?
Should I switch medications?
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Why is treatment for depression during pregnancy important?
Are antidepressants an option during pregnancy?
Which antidepressants are OK during pregnancy?
Are there any other risks for the baby?
Should I switch medicines?
What's the bottom line?
Should I switch medicines?
The decision to continue or change your antidepressant depends on whether your depression is under control. Talk with a member of your health care team. Concerns about risks must be weighed against the chance that a different medicine might not work, which could cause your depression to come back.
