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Posted by sadie on January 6, 2001, at 19:29:01
Hi everyone. I am new to this site and have found it to be very helpful. I was wondering if anyone had any info on taking this drug while breastfeeding. My doctor said it was okay but I would like to hear other opinions. I take 75mg a day. Thank you in advance for any info on this subject.
Posted by HopeB on January 6, 2001, at 22:11:41
In reply to EffexorXR and Breastfeeding, posted by sadie on January 6, 2001, at 19:29:01
> Hi everyone. I am new to this site and have found it to be very helpful. I was wondering if anyone had any info on taking this drug while breastfeeding. My doctor said it was okay but I would like to hear other opinions. I take 75mg a day. Thank you in advance for any info on this subject.
hi-- i was wondering if you took this before your pregnancy and how old the baby is... my doc told me I couldnt breast feed and take effexor etc. and my mental problems got worse after my 1year old was born just wondering if yours did too :)) goodluck! Hopeb
Posted by sadie on January 7, 2001, at 19:44:00
In reply to Re: EffexorXR and Breastfeeding, posted by HopeB on January 6, 2001, at 22:11:41
Thanks for the response. No, I didn't take this drug while I was pregnant, I just started taking it about 6 weeks ago. My baby is 7.5 months old now. I had been on Zoloft for depression for about a year and a half before I got pregnant. I didn't take anything while I was pregnant and tried not taking anything for awhile after the baby was born but found that postpartum my depression seemed worse(I know this is common). Why did your doctor not want you to b-feed and take EffexorXR? I don't know if I should stop taking the drug or maybe try something else. I've tried Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft but nothing seems to help for an extended period. I was getting migraines when I restarted Zoloft for a short period after the baby was born. A friend recommended EffexorXR so I decided to try it. I am not sure if it is helping, I have good days and bad days. My main concern now is the baby, and I don't want to hurt him in any way. But if this drug helps me and poses no threat to the baby, I don't want to stop needlessly. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by HopeB on January 8, 2001, at 10:29:16
In reply to Re: EffexorXR and Breastfeeding, posted by sadie on January 7, 2001, at 19:44:00
> Thanks for the response. No, I didn't take this drug while I was pregnant, I just started taking it about 6 weeks ago. My baby is 7.5 months old now. I had been on Zoloft for depression for about a year and a half before I got pregnant. I didn't take anything while I was pregnant and tried not taking anything for awhile after the baby was born but found that postpartum my depression seemed worse(I know this is common). Why did your doctor not want you to b-feed and take EffexorXR? I don't know if I should stop taking the drug or maybe try something else. I've tried Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft but nothing seems to help for an extended period. I was getting migraines when I restarted Zoloft for a short period after the baby was born. A friend recommended EffexorXR so I decided to try it. I am not sure if it is helping, I have good days and bad days. My main concern now is the baby, and I don't want to hurt him in any way. But if this drug helps me and poses no threat to the baby, I don't want to stop needlessly. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
my derealization started after my second son was born.. so i understand all too well what you are goin through i breast fed my 1st son for 18 months and he never had a bottle or formula... I was sure everyone else was missing out on somthing if they didnt breast feed and the children were too.. was I wrong I think they both are great ideas and my now 1yr old was only breast fed for 3wk .. I had severe insomnia and wouldnt sleep at all somtimes and had to take xanax for my nerves and sleep now I am glad if I had gone on that way I would have lost it... but he is actually an easier healthier child than my breastfed baby... also the meds the docs wanted me on were scary i had never heard of them (effexor) then and am scared of side effects after all who wants more symptoms :0) if your doc says you can go for it! my doc didn't know as much about breastfeeding probably ... take care and let me know if you ever need someone to listen. If i were brave enough to take meds I would and they would probably help so if you can by all means research then take em! HOPE B
Posted by sadie on January 8, 2001, at 11:06:52
In reply to Re: EffexorXR and Breastfeeding, posted by HopeB on January 8, 2001, at 10:29:16
Thanks for the response. I am so grateful to find someone that can relate to how I feel. I am new to this site and can't believe how much I've learned already. I think that I will ask around to some other docs and see what they have to say about this drug and b-feeding. My baby is such a happy baby and sometimes I wonder if he is getting some dosage of the drug through my milk to make him so happy. And if this is in any way true, is there harm in this? I go to see my pediatrician soon and will be sure to bring up these ?s. It is great talking to you HopeB and anyone else who has interest. I am always willing to talk and share my experiences. I think this is great for everyone. Talk to you soon!! :0)))!!!
Posted by HopeB on January 8, 2001, at 21:34:22
In reply to Re: EffexorXR and Breastfeeding, posted by sadie on January 8, 2001, at 11:06:52
> Thanks for the response. I am so grateful to find someone that can relate to how I feel. I am new to this site and can't believe how much I've learned already. I think that I will ask around to some other docs and see what they have to say about this drug and b-feeding. My baby is such a happy baby and sometimes I wonder if he is getting some dosage of the drug through my milk to make him so happy. And if this is in any way true, is there harm in this? I go to see my pediatrician soon and will be sure to bring up these ?s. It is great talking to you HopeB and anyone else who has interest. I am always willing to talk and share my experiences. I think this is great for everyone. Talk to you soon!! :0)))!!!
I am glad to be here for you anytime :0)
And as for the breastmilk and meds making the baby happy-- I think your baby is happy cause he has a good mommy :0)
Take care of you and the baby and feel free to email me or post anytime!
HopeB
Posted by Noa on January 9, 2001, at 15:32:11
In reply to Re: EffexorXR and Breastfeeding, posted by HopeB on January 8, 2001, at 21:34:22
Did either of you have your thyroid checked out after giving birth? Postpartum thyroiditis is fairly common and can cause psychiatric symptoms.
Posted by sadie on January 9, 2001, at 20:58:04
In reply to Re: EffexorXR and Breastfeeding, posted by Noa on January 9, 2001, at 15:32:11
>No, I haven't. I will have to ask my doc when I go next time. What do you mean by fairly common? I have never heard of it before. Is the diagnosis made with a blood test? Thanks for the info!! :0)))
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