All my fellow pregger bipolar ladies--
Couple things: I have decided that at my second trimester- I am going back on my medication (obviously low doses) because the hormones and my already messed up brain chemistry is making this a not-so-fun process. Anyone taking meds? If so what are you taking? I was on Prozac and Lamictal and ATIVAN for breakthrough anxiety. ATIVAN is obviously a no-no but just wondering what everyone is taking..
Also! I read something on facebook that some, not sure about all, OB's are going to report any and all positive Urine drug test screens to CPS at delivery....okay so obviously I was taking ativan before I was pregnant and stopped everything cold turkey the day I found out- 2 weeks later at my first OB appt- I tested positive for amphetamines (which is what Ativan is classed as) Doctor said it was probably the remnants of the medicine in my system (I was told by my nurse practitioner that Ativan had a short half life so... don't know why it would have still been in my system?)
Needless to say, they didn't even tell me- I saw the paper and called them out on it. I've peed many times after for appts (and clearly haven't taken any medicine) so do you think it's out f my system by now? do you really think they would call CPS when I have two psychiatrists who have prescribed me the same medication to support me and not have them assume I was a druggy before?
This is just frustrating. Because naturally I am assuming the worst because of how this world is- just experience examples needed- not really any tips because obviously I know what to do..."talk to my doctor"
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