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Anxiety Disorders
Studies from University of Pittsburgh, Western Psychiatric Institute update current data on anxiety disorders
June 18th, 2009
"Treating mental disorders in pregnant or breastfeeding women is an important clinical issue. Antidepressant and antipsychotic drugs are generally considered to be relatively safe when used during pregnancy or breastfeeding," investigators in the United States report. "Benzodiazepine drugs, used for anxiety or insomnia, have a small but significant risk of birth defects. Antidepressant drugs could be used as an alternative for treating anxiety and insomnia. Lithium and anticonvulsant drugs (with the exception of lamotrigine) should generally be avoided during pregnancy. Antipsychotic drugs can be substituted for mood stabilizers. Use of anticonvulsant drugs is...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-06-18)
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