Posted by maririp on October 27, 2002, at 17:38:23
In reply to Re: Pregnancy, posted by ANXIETY ANN on October 27, 2002, at 17:07:03
> > I was just dianosed with Major Depression and put on Lexapro. My husband and I do not use birth control so there is the possiblity of getting pregnant. Is there any information about getting pregnant while taking Lexapro? Are there any known complications?
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> Hi Kelli
> I would wait awhile before becoming pregnant. Not just because of the Lexapro (Im not sure if you can take it while preg)but you need to work through your depression before you have children. I have two daughters and both times after they were born I suffered from terrible depression and with my last daughter it lasted for over 5 years! It is extremely hard to be depressed and care for a baby. Maybe in addition to the Lexapro you could get some therapy so that you can learn how to deal with depression. Do something for yourself before you have any babies. Take care Anxiety AnnWell said Ann..having babies can cause a huge change in hormones and emotions. I went through a very rough time after my second (and last) child. I think therapy along with meds is the best way to go. I went through several years of therapy, heck i could be a therapist now..lol..mari
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