This appeared in USA Today today:
The Food and Drug Administration is warning that a study has suggested that the antidepressant Paxil might be associated with birth defects. Paxil's manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, said it would include the results of the study in the drug's list of of precautions. A retrospective study found increased numbers of babies born with birth defects to women who were taking Paxil during the first trimester of pregnancy when compared with women on other antidepressants, according to the FDA and the company. This included an increase in heart defects, according to a letter from GlaxoSmithKline to health care professionals.
This is important information, but of course I don't want to freak out those women who may be on this medication and pregnant. If you are, just call your OB and discuss your options. Note, it doesn't say this definitely causes birth defects, but is associated with a higher risk.
Tags: postpartum depressionPaxilmedication
This appeared in USA Today today:
This is important information, but of course I don't want to freak out those women who may be on this medication and pregnant. If you are, just call your OB and discuss your options. Note, it doesn't say this definitely causes birth defects, but is associated with a higher risk.
Tags: postpartum depressionPaxilmedication