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Thursday, December 11, 2008 Pooja asks

Q: Is it wise enough to have medicine to control anxiety during pregnancy

I am 17 weeks pregnant, before pregnancy was being medicated for Depressions. Now for the last 15 days I am suffering from anxiety, My BP, sugar is under control but the pulse rate is a little high (120). currently I am also facing problem in controling my anger and also lost 4 kgs weight in last 1 month. I dont feel like doing anything and get bored of any work/thing very quickly

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Amy Hendel, Health Guide
12/11/08 5:34pm

Were you on any medications for the anxiety prior to getting pregnant?  If so, then I would contact the therapist and have him speak directly with your obstrician so they can work as tem members on your "health team."

If you were not being treated prior to your pregnancy and these are very new mood symptoms then i would contact a therapist who has expertise dealing with pregnant patients - since certain medications can not be used during pregnancy and others have to be timed to be used during certain trimesters - and see if you are a candidate for anxiety treatment.  I would not delay and youmight use your OB as a source for a list of therapists.

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By Pooja— Last Modified: 12/16/10, First Published: 12/11/08