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Planning For Baby. Partner Taking Lexapro. Will This Affect The Baby?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Sep 2013
Question: My husband and I are trying to get pregnant and he is taking Lexapro. He is worried that with him taking medication it may affect the baby in the future and some how make the baby addicted to the medication. Is this true or is he just being paranoid?
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Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
no risk

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is no evidence that Lexapro can cause any trouble to baby due the sperm issue.

You can pleasantly plan.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!
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Planning For Baby. Partner Taking Lexapro. Will This Affect The Baby?

Brief Answer:
no risk

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is no evidence that Lexapro can cause any trouble to baby due the sperm issue.

You can pleasantly plan.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!