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Zoloft During Pregnancy

Antidepressants may endanger fetal health

October 02, 2008
A new Canadian study suggests that the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Paxil, Zoloft, and Paxil during pregnancy may be linked to premature birth, low birth weight, and slightly increased risk of fetal death. Researchers caution that these findings may be linked to the mother's depression and urge women to talk to their doctors about potential risks. Read more »

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...been linked to heart-related birth defects when women took this drug during the first trimester of pregnancy. Experts are also advising caution in prescribing other types of SSRIs to pregnant... Read more »
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...ProventilVentolinCordaronePaceroneWellbutrinZubanCelebrexTagamentAdriamycinDolophineMethadoesReglanCardioquinQuinagluteQuindexNorvirZantacLanisilAnafranilLexaproProzacSarafemLuvoxPaxilZoloftAntihis... Read more »
Premenstrual Syndrome: Medications
...should be aware that paroxetine may cause birth defects if it is taken during the first trimester of pregnancy.General side effects of SSRIs may include nausea, drowsiness, headache, weight gain... Read more »
Migraine Medication, Medicine
...pregnant women who take triptans. Still, women should be cautious about taking any medications during pregnancy and discuss any possible adverse effects with their doctors.Ergotamine (Ergot)Drugs... Read more »
Narcolepsy: Treatment
...doses of only 100 to 500 mg, can cause psychosis and even death. This drug should not be used during pregnancy. There is also a risk for addiction and abuse.Stimulants should be avoided or only... Read more »

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Babies born to women who took selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy show signs of withdrawal shortly after birth. The... Read summary »

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