antidepressants

[cheezelkat]

My doctor has diagnosed depression and told me to wean my 9 month old because no antidepressants are breastfeeding safe :gloomy:

Surely this isn't true?

[polony]

Hmmm... I'd be getting a second opinion....

My doctor gave me an anti-depressant with a less "toxicity" and therefore, less "harmful". I carried and breastfed bubs while on antidepressants and she is fine.

I really would check with another doctor.

[cheezelkat]

thankyou.

I've realised my GP is not bfing friendly at all. :(

[AM]

Well, I looked on Kellymom.com and her advice was that Zoloft was the best, followed by Paxil, then Celexen, which is the one i am on (with great results by the way) as I cannot get the other 2 in NZ, where I am staying at the moment.

Giving up bf was NOT an option for me, and I have seen no side effects in either of my boys. :fingerscrossed:

[cheezelkat]

I've been given Cipramil - I'm getting mixed views on google!

[reAllytee]

I just replied in your other thread Zoloft & Prozac are the safest for pg & b/f but you can research this yourself to read & make your own choice.
Good luck with your decision :hugs:

[~EmsMum~]

id be getting a second opinion hun :)

I hope it all works out for you

im on ciprimil aswell so if you have any questions just get a hold of me :D

[pookiesossige]

I know a girl who has been on Zoloft while feeding. Perhaps it's time for a second opinion... so many of these to you :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs:

[Shanaynay]

I took Cipramil 2 years ago when breastfeeding my last DD. She was around 4 months at the time. They didn't really work for me so I switched to Lexapro. I breastfeed and took Lexapro for about 6 months.

2 years later I am back on the Lexapro with a 4 month old (again), I have researched thoroughly and believe it is safe for me take it while breastfeeding.

Find another doctor - he sounds like a bit of a **** :thumbsdown:

[au01]

My bub is 9.5 months and I've been taking ciprimil for about 6 months and this is the happiest I've ever been.
I have tried so many antidepressents and I think you need to find one that suits you.
There are a few you can take but if your still not sure get a second opinion.
Hope you find something that suits you, just give it some time to work. :yes:

[cheezelkat]

thanks girls.

I've been on cipramil before, at 16 and it worked OK then. I'm going to do a ring around tomorrow - hopefully I can get a second opinion (and change my GP who used to be lovely :mad: )

[Rainbowbrite]

Hey CK.

I've just started taking St John Wort for depression. They did recommend Zoloft but i had a bad reaction to it. So far its been 2 days & i've not had a reaction so all is well. Hopefully it will work :fingerscrossed:

Goodluck finding something :hugs: I was told months ago to wean to go on Anti-D's but that would make me a million times worse.