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Suggest Treatment For Depression

I have struggled my whole life with mental health issues. For my first child i had a lot of support on continuing to take meds as i relapsed after 6 weeks off meds. This pregnancy was a surprise and im going to continue taking meds including stilnox as not being able to sleep is a trigger for me. Am i doing what is best? I was suicidal when i was depressed and took such a long time and support to get through it
Fri, 24 Feb 2023
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Hi,

Stilnox (Zolpidem) is very frequently used for problem of sleep disturbances (Insomnia). But still, its use in pregnancy, is to be used, very carefully and strictly under guidance of your doctor. Though, about 75% of the women, suffer from some sort of insomnia during pregnancy, still, it should be noted that this drug is only to be used for a short period only at the maximum for 2-6 weeks.

Also, in some cases, this drug itself can cause symptoms of depression, abnormal activities during sleep, like sleep walk etc. Also, its use in the late pregnancy may cause respiratory depression in the neonate. More over, without proper treatment, your symptoms of depression including suicidal ideas, may also be aggravated.

Due to all these reasons, it is always advised, that you should take your treatment for depression under guidance of your doctor and he / she will be the best judge, to decide the indication of Stilnox for you during pregnancy.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Depression

Hi, Stilnox (Zolpidem) is very frequently used for problem of sleep disturbances (Insomnia). But still, its use in pregnancy, is to be used, very carefully and strictly under guidance of your doctor. Though, about 75% of the women, suffer from some sort of insomnia during pregnancy, still, it should be noted that this drug is only to be used for a short period only at the maximum for 2-6 weeks. Also, in some cases, this drug itself can cause symptoms of depression, abnormal activities during sleep, like sleep walk etc. Also, its use in the late pregnancy may cause respiratory depression in the neonate. More over, without proper treatment, your symptoms of depression including suicidal ideas, may also be aggravated. Due to all these reasons, it is always advised, that you should take your treatment for depression under guidance of your doctor and he / she will be the best judge, to decide the indication of Stilnox for you during pregnancy. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician