Pregnant women, even those who arent first timers may experience undue stresses during their pregnancy. There will be a lot of changes that will happen, some of these changes are physically and also emotionally demanding to the woman. Pregnant women undergo mixed emotions that can be a reason for depression. Different concerns may arise in each trimester that would entail different emotions that can be experienced by a pregnant woman. A woman may also experience other stresses during pregnancy that can become an anxiety. A result of a survey regarding prescription medication has shown that
women are likely to be taking antidepressants than male.
Depression and emotional imbalance during pregnancy can lead a woman to turn to antidepressants. Some women may not be able to function effectively anymore due to the stresses of pregnancy. One of the antidepressants that are available in the market is Paxil. Paxils is categorized having a pregnancy risk category D. Benefits and risks should be determined when taking a medicine under a pregnancy risk category D.
Those taking other antidepressants have lesser risks than Paxil users. Babies having heart defects like Atrial and Ventricular Septal defects are possibilities for women taking Paxil. Women who are already taking Paxil should consult their doctor first before stopping the drug because there are high incidences of relapse to women stopping the medication abruptly. Reports regarding some of the babies have shown that they are in need of surgical intervention to close the hole in their heart. Risk and benefits should be thoroughly discussed to the person who will be using it as advised by the FDA.
The study shows that younger adults (age 19 and under) have also been more likely to take an ADHD or antipsychotic drug. Antidepressant use, however, has declined, likely due to the risk of suicide associated with the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of antidepressants that has become so popular. Antipsychotic and anti-anxiety medication use has risen by 248 percent among adults aged 20-44.
Paxil lawsuit is filed against GlaxoSmithKline by women who have babies with heart defect. Severe side effects for the newborn may also happen if Paxil is taken during the third trimester of pregnancy. Consult a physician if you are taking Paxil and have plans of being pregnant.
