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Pregnancy & Prescription Drugs

Tori • Wed, Jun 08

I am not TTC yet, but I feel like with every sexual encounter I have with my partner I am setting myself up for the possibility of becoming pregnant.

First of,

I am a 23 female, relatively healthy.

But I do take prescribed medications everyday. I have finally cut down to 3 which are,

Lisinopril (high blood pressure due to genetics)

Pristiq (anti depressant)

Ambien (sleep aid for my insomnia)

I like to take a pregnancy test every 5 days before I expect my period so I can catch anything as soon as possible, as I do not know what these medications do to a forming baby. I am more concerned with a life that isn't even here/ hasn't even been thought of more than myself.

Ladies, are there safe drug alternatives for these medications? Should I try to ween off as early as I can? Lisinopril is my major concern as in it is very important for my body to work correctly, but can be damaging on an underborn baby's body.

I'm trying to be a responsible mother even before my child is conceived. Please help!

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