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Can I Continue Taking Lexapro, Ativan During Pregnancy?

I have anxiety & Iv been takeing 10mg lexapro in the morning & Ativan 1mg 3 times a day..I recently found out i was preg. I stoped taking everything for days ago because i was scared..My nose is none stop running & I feel like crap. Should i keep takeing it while im waiting to see my doctor or just go cold turkey..??
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
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Welcome here.
Safest anti-depressant in pregnancy is sertraline and safest anti-anxiety drug is valium. I think you can replace your current medicines with these.
Please discuss these issues with your doctor.
Thanks
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Can I Continue Taking Lexapro, Ativan During Pregnancy?

Hello Welcome here. Safest anti-depressant in pregnancy is sertraline and safest anti-anxiety drug is valium. I think you can replace your current medicines with these. Please discuss these issues with your doctor. Thanks