Suggestions for websites on medications and their affect on TTC /fertility?

Question

I have Bipolar Disorder, ADD, and OCD. I take 3 medications daily. I'm trying to see if they cause fertility issues. Unfortunately, all I'm finding are the warnings about side effects during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Does anyone know of any sites that give better information?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Answer

The best thing is to discuss it with your doctor. The exact chemicals involved, dosages, any complications, and number of weeks pregnant can all affect how safe something is to take. The FDA had a tiered list of medications (A,B,C,D,X), but they recently changed labeling practices (July 2015) in attempt to eliminate confusion and provide more clarification for the formally "sometimes ok" drugs.

So, talk to your doctor, read all FDA labels, and perhaps look around on the FDA website for information about the PLLR (Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule).