Paxil and Pregnancy

Monkey7477 · 10-30-2007, 05:50 PM

Hi, I am new here and have tried for a long time to wean off Paxil in order to get pregnant safely. I even went on other meds, but none worked nearly as well for anxiety. The Dr. put me back on Paxil CR 12.5 which works well for me and told me the chances of something bad happening to my baby would be rare, but possible. I am not pregnant yet, but will be on Paxil no matter when I conceive. Am I making a horrible decision or could it be ok and I won't regret this choice?? My health gets really bad when I am not medicated and that would be worse for an unborn child.

LCrawford67 · 10-30-2007, 06:07 PM

Welcome, Monkey!

I don't know your situation, but here's a link I think you should read before making a decision. It's a sticky situation, to be sure and only you can make the choice.

http://www.paxilprogress.org/forums/...ight=pregnancy

We're here to help in any way we can!

scotty · 10-30-2007, 06:09 PM

This is a tough question. Yes, the risk is low, but it's still a risk to be taken. How did you try to wean off of Paxil in the past?

10-30-2007, 05:50 PM	#1
Monkey7477 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	Paxil and Pregnancy Hi, I am new here and have tried for a long time to wean off Paxil in order to get pregnant safely. I even went on other meds, but none worked nearly as well for anxiety. The Dr. put me back on Paxil CR 12.5 which works well for me and told me the chances of something bad happening to my baby would be rare, but possible. I am not pregnant yet, but will be on Paxil no matter when I conceive. Am I making a horrible decision or could it be ok and I won't regret this choice?? My health gets really bad when I am not medicated and that would be worse for an unborn child.

10-30-2007, 06:07 PM	#2
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 34,485	Re: Paxil and Pregnancy Welcome, Monkey! I don't know your situation, but here's a link I think you should read before making a decision. It's a sticky situation, to be sure and only you can make the choice. http://www.paxilprogress.org/forums/...ight=pregnancy We're here to help in any way we can! __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Today is the best day, EVER!

10-30-2007, 06:09 PM	#3
scotty Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 47,163	Re: Paxil and Pregnancy This is a tough question. Yes, the risk is low, but it's still a risk to be taken. How did you try to wean off of Paxil in the past? __________________ AKA Laurie "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." MLK

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