Fact: antidepressants and anxiolytics are not safe during pregnancy.
Psychotropic medication is used by a growing number of women of reproductive age. Although necessary in some cases, in many others non-pharmacological treatments offer valid alternatives for the pregnant woman. The noxious effects of antidepressants and anxiolytics urge the physician to look for other solutions. The efficacy of alternative treatment is enhanced by early detection that requires monitoring for mood disorders from the earliest stages of pregnancy, and multidisciplinary professional care.
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Daniel M
DM
UNED University, Faculty of Psychology, Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, Madrid, Spain. danplaton@hotmail.com
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001007:Anxiety / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000075202:Contraindications; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology*
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D000928:Antidepressive Agents