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Wednesday, August 11, 2004International and Canadian reports reveal newborns whose mothers took medications containing Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors or other newer anti-depressants during late pregnancy developed complications at birth requiring prolonged hospitalization, breathing support and tube feeding. Reported symptoms include feeding and/or breathing difficulties, seizures, muscle rigidity, jitters and constant crying. In most cases, the anti-depressant was taken during the last three months of pregnancy. The symptoms could indicate a direct adverse effect on the baby, or possibly a discontinuation syndrome caused by sudden withdrawal from the drug. Severe depression during pregnancy certainly warrants treatment. In those cases the benefits of the drugs far outweigh their risks. But the newer anti-depressants are generally so well-tolerated that they get over-used in practice. Using them in pregnancy just to mood swings and grouchiness is not recommended. posted by Sydney on 8/11/2004 08:39:00 AM 0 comments 0 Comments: |
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