Saturday, July 9, 2011

Reposted from another section...anyone had experience taking wellbutrin while pregnant?

Ok, so I don't know how to spell it, but my doctor prescribed me Wellbutrin about two months ago for pregnancy-related depression. I just now took my first one yesterday because I was too worried about the possible side effects on the baby. At first I was able to control it for the most part, but as the months have went along, I'm getting really bad. I'm extremely depressed, can't eat or sleep, etc. I even considered suicide a few times because it's gotten to that point. I feel the benefits may outweigh the risks, so I took one yesterday, and planned to finish my 30 day supply then get my refill. Problem is, I want a healthy baby also, and I saw on one of those "bad drug" commercials that there were babies born with birth defects such as spinal bifida, cleft palate, etc to women who were taking this or other anti-depressants while pregnant. So it worries me alot. Has anyone had any experience with taking wellbutrin while pregnant(good or bad) or have anyone elses story to share? I know I NEED to take it or I may not make it through the rest of this pregnancy, but I'm torn. On one hand, I don't want to do ANYTHING that will possibly harm my unborn son. But on the other, I have a 4 1/2 year old daughter that I have to care for on a daily basis and don't want her to see me like this, or for me to harm myself or others...HELP!!! Oh, and I'm already 23 weeks if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance for any feedback.

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