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What medicine to take for anxiety and depression in pregnancy?
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sir i was taking medicine feliz s and collonotril from last 1.5 year but now as iknew i m pregnant istop the medicine im 3 months pregnant but the anxiety and depression repeat again. what should i do i m very much worried how i can comeup with this thing
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Hi,I read your query and can understand your concern regarding your symptoms and also regarding effects of drugs on your pregnancy.Feliz s (escitalopram) is an anti-depressant and clonotril (Clonazepam) is  benzodiazepine. In your case, since you are having depressive and anxiety symptoms again, it will be advisable to start treatment again. Treatment can be of two types: with medications and with psycho-therapeutic methodsIn case your symptoms are mild, option of treatment with psychotherapy like cognitive behavior therapy can be considered if there is a trained therapist in your locality. Alternatively, treatment with escitalopram can be considered. Escitalopram is relatively safe even in pregnancy. The highest risk is usually in the 1st three months which in your case is over. Benzodiazepines should usually be avoided throughout pregnancy. So medicines can be started. You can discuss regarding this with your psychiatrist.In any case, treatment is necessary as depression during pregnancy can cause effects on the unborn baby too.Hope I was able to answer your query.Best wishes.