Posted by judy1 on July 5, 2001, at 9:35:14
In reply to lithium and pregnancy PLEASE answer, posted by Sigolène on July 4, 2001, at 14:37:47
Hi,
I couldn't agree more with Shelli's answer. Most studies are done with bipolar disorder when it comes to stopping lithium in pregnancy- therefore the need to taper very slowly in advance of conceiving to prevent possible manic episodes. This would not apply in your case- you could probably stop fairly quickly depending on your dose. The chances as Shelli said of cardiac abnormalities in the fetus are very low if you find you have to continue using lithium while pregnant. One of the great perks of pregnancy however (and I am diagnosed with bipolar and panic disorders) is how great you feel once those hormones kick in. I have found my need for medication greatly reduced during pregnancy and my affective symptoms basically gone. I wish you all the best- judy
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