Taking Celexa???

Julie • Hi there! I am 22 years old, and recently found out about my pregnancy...this is my first child. Unplanned, but not unwelcomed.

Hey everyone!

I am 4-8 weeks pregnant...(it was unexpected, and I was on birth control, so I have no idea how far along I am) and I am currently prescribed and taking 20mg of Celexa, once daily, for depression. I am no longer depressed, but have had the gamut of antidepressants ran on me since I was a young teenager, and I am on them to "stay stable" even though I have been stable for quite a few years now. My doctor has never wanted to take me off of them when I've asked to come off of them...it's frustrating. :( I know better than to go cold turkey off meds, and my Mom has told me that there is only a small chance it will cause a birth defect, but I have done research of my own and still don't want to risk it. :( Any mommies out there that were on meds during pregnancy, and still had healthy babies?? I'm really worried. My OB doesn't want to see me for another few weeks.

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