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Can Ciplar Be Taken For Anxiety During Pregnancy?

Posted on Sat, 19 Aug 2017

Question: I m in 20 week of pregnancy.....facing severe anxiety......can I take ciplar in low dose for anxiety attacks.....

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can take ciplar

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Yes, ciplar can be taken in pregnancy.
However, regular intake is not advised.
Consult an OBGYN specialist for further treatment and consult a psychiatrist, if required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Thank you so much mam..
I used to take ciplar40 a day before pregnancy for anxiety and migration......but never had high blood pressure.....
Now at 20th week wat dose of ciplar I should take..... No how many times I can take it in a week.....
M also having gestational diabetes.....my GTT after test value was 145.....which says GD......will ciplar interact with this mam....
Pls suggest.....

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ciplar increases blood sugar levels

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Yes, ciplar will increase the blood sugar levels.
So, it is better to avoid taking it regularly and consult your OBGYN for appropriate treatment after proper examination and investigations.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (3 days later)

Hello mam...
I wanted to ask whether Gestational diabetes of 145 after GTT 2hrs test needs to be treated with medication.....or we can control it by diet....
Pls suggest.....

I have also been prescribed Setra25 for anxiety and depression......is it safe to use from 6th month.....
I have feelings is numbness and tingling sensation in hands and feet...and weakness....is it because of anxiety....

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Should be controlled by diet

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
this sugar levels should be tried to be controlled by diet.
If not controlled after 4 weeks of diet, then insulin needs to be taken.
Setra is safe beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy.
So, you can continue it.
Tingling sensation is most likely due to vitamin B 12 deficiency.
You shouldn get the levels tested and further treatment should be done accordingly.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (42 hours later)

Hello mam....
Serta 25 has made my condition evev worse.....
I wanted to ask can I go with ciplar....
What dose should I take....
Is it safe after 20 week....
I have controlled my sugar level by died.....
Pls suggest

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
According to symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
For anxiety, you should consult a psychiatrist as dose needs to adjusted according to the symptoms.
It is better not to start or stop any drug by yourself in pregnancy.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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