8. Anxiety Medications Should Not be Taken if You're Pregnant

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8. Anxiety Medications Should Not be Taken if You're Pregnant

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Anxiety medications can cross the placenta and reach the growing fetus. The baby can become dependent on these drugs and experience withdrawal symptoms after birth. Because of this risk, anxiety medications should be avoided when pregnant.

By The HealthCentral Editorial Team— Last Modified: 07/09/2012, First Published: 06/22/2011

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