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Pregnancy depression
I have 3 months old boy. I have consulted psychology doctor for my depression. One doctor have me depran-h and other doctor gave me Estam-5 and ezilam-0. 5.please let me know if I can take medication during breastfeeding. Are three medications safe during pregnancy? So that I can start taking today.
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Do take medication . No side effects
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Take therapy too
It will equip you to deal with the issue on your own
Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling online or in person
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SSRI medication are safe in pregnancy and Breastfeeding.
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Sertraline is the safest medicine in lactation...you can start with 25 and increase to 50mg and ezilam 0.5 can be taken
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Dr. Anjana N Ramamurthy
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Ok, i understand that your doctor has chosen medicines based on your symptoms and from seeing you in person.
Most medicines are secreted in the breast milk, hence the doctor will specifically advice you on certain techniques of breast feeding while on medication.
Some prefer a night dosage with extraction and storage of milk fir the night and discarding morning first milk from both breasts before feeding , and other such strategies.
You should discuss this in detail with your doctor.
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