Posted by Helen on March 02, 2003 at 16:17:36:
In Reply to: PAXIL AND PREGNANCY posted by ME on September 07, 2002 at 13:58:52:
I have been on paxil since November of 2002. I was being treated for GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) as well as panic attacks. My dosage began at 10, doubled to 20, and is now at 40 mg. It has been at that amount for nearly three weeks now and there are still some anxiety issues at hand.
My doctor seems to think that this dosage should do the trick, however, now I am wanting to get pregnant and I have just been on the internet all day reviewing studies and articles which seem to all have a lot of mixed advice on how taking paxil will affect the fetus. I am so confused.
My doctor told me just a week ago that there are inconclusive studies, but that she would not consider conceiving, while on paxil, detrimental if that was the only way I could do it. I don't know what to do. Should I try and taper off the paxil now, before I go any further? Or do I go ahead and get pregnant while on it. I want what will be safe for the baby as well as myself. HELP!!! I need some links to CREDIBLE resources.
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