Should I stay on Zoloft whilst ttc and throughout my pregnancy?

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pregnancy?" /> I have suffered with anxiety and depression for years and still do. I have been on Paroxetine, which has really helped, but I have been told to come off it whilst ttc and pregnancy as it can cause heart defects. I have tried coming off and I felt so bad I couldn't work. I have now transferred to a 'safer' one called Sertraline/Zoloft but it still carries risks. My doctor says I csn take it if the benefits outeigh the risks. I'm scared of harming my baby but don't feel I can be without them. Feeling so down and scared right now :'( xxx

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I am on Prozac which is similar. I've heard Zoloft isn't good for pregnant women because it can cause birth defects. I'd talk with your doctor for a clearer andwer, though :)

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I'm on a very low dose of seroquel and my doc says the same! I'm too scared to harm my baby but there is risk of harming it more by coming off it so I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place!!

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I was advised to continue my lexapro, though I've weaned myself down to a half a pill in hopes that it will be safer for when I'm ttc/pregnant. My goal is to function without it before December, but I'm not feeling like that will happen. 
​Just keep working with your doctor to find what works best for you. Maybe you'll feel safer going with a lower dose, or finding something different. Just remember that your mental health has to come first so you can properly care for yourself and your future children.

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You really need to ask your doctor.your mental health is important and if you want to get pregnant or are pregnant you need to speak with the doctor so you can safely switch or get advice

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Thank you for your comments, it's such a hard decision xxx

Should I stay on Zoloft whilst ttc and throughout my pregnancy?

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