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SOS for anxiety in pregnancy
Can you take clonazepam 0.25 or 0.5 mg in pregnancy strictly on SOS basis? Does it harm the baby if taken only when needed?
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Kindly opt for therapy for better results and also good for your pregnancy
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Clonazepam is classified as a Category D medication by the FDA, meaning there is evidence of potential risks to the fetus. While occasional use of clonazepam during pregnancy might be considered in cases of severe anxiety or panic attacks, it should only be done under strict medical supervision. Class D means possible risk of harm to the foetus.
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Clonazepam or any benzodiazepine is not advisable in pregnancy
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congenital anomalies
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Yes But better is to consult with a psychiatrist for proper evaluation and treatment
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Clonazepam is not good for taking in pregnancy or even in lactation period.It can harm baby in both times.
Better you can do some relaxing exercises to relieve your stress
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While clonazepam is sometimes used in pregnancy under strict supervision, it does carry potential risks to the fetus, particularly if used in the first trimester or regularly in the third. Even on an SOS basis, it should never be self-medicated during pregnancy. Possible concerns include fetal sedation, withdrawal symptoms in the newborn, and in rare cases, congenital anomalies.
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Please consult your treating psychiatrist and obstetrician to carefully weigh the risk-benefit ratio in your specific case. Safer alternatives, including non-pharmacological strategies for anxiety, may be considered first.
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Avoid over-the-counter or unsupervised use of any psychiatric medications during pregnancy and lactation.
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Please consult a Psychiatrist for more personalized and detailed evaluation as there are many factors to be considered.
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Avoid self medication
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It can be taken only after a doctor's approval. Please seek a psychiatrist before any medication
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Avoid Self Medication.
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Dr. Saloni Seth Agarwal
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
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It is better to avoid SOS benzodiazepines(clonazepam ,alprazolam etc) in pregnancy especially first trimester
If you are having frequent anxiety episodes…you should then start on a regular medication after a consultation from a Psychiatrist
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There are safe medications for use in pregnancy by as well
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Do not self medicate in pregnancy
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
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6 yrs exp
Rajkot
Take only sos basis , although it's not harm but it will make your baby more drowsy so usually we avoid it
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Dr. Siddharth Rathore
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13 yrs exp
Ujjain
These are sedative medicination and can potential harm to mother and fetus.
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consult psychiatrist for these medication
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avoid over the counter medication during pregnancy and lactation
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