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The safety of antidepressant use in pregnancy.

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  • 1. The Hospital for Sick Children, The Motherisk Program, Division of Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada.
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    • Kalra S 1
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Expert Opinion on Drug Safety, 01 Mar 2005, 4(2):273-284
https://doi.org/10.1517/14740338.4.2.273 PMID: 15794719 

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Abstract 

Depression during pregnancy affects an estimated 10 - 20% of women, some of whom will require treatment with antidepressants. It is of great importance that the safety of this particular class of drugs is reviewed, to ensure the optimal treatment of the mother while protecting her unborn child. In this review, current safety data on all available antidepressants are discussed in detail, including the pharmacokinetics of the maternal-fetal unit and the epidemiological studies that have been published to date. The classes of antidepressants discussed include: tricyclics, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors and other antidepressants. After reviewing these studies, it is evident that these drugs appear to be relatively safe to take during pregnancy. This evidence-based information will be helpful to women and their healthcare providers, when the decision of whether or not to treat with anti-depressants during pregnancy must be made.

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