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Abruptly stopping sertraline,32w pregnant. Damaging?

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Catsandkittens638297 · 25/03/2021 12:57

So Iv decided to stop taking my 50mg sertraline antidepressants, I'm currently 32w pregnant. I'm about 6 days off taking them, head feels a little weird but I'm feeling fine mentally.

But does anyone know if it will have an affect on the baby to stop taking them?

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l16bxt · 25/03/2021 13:37

Hey huni I'm not to sure on this question. My best advice would be to ask a doctor as I'm sure you have to ween of medication. Good luck babe

MissLC · 25/03/2021 16:03

I've been advised to wean off them gradually. However, as I am nearly 40 weeks I'll be giving birth on 50mg. The point is to reduce so that baby doesn't have withdrawal symptoms at birth. I was referred to an obstetrician for advice on reducing/stopping so maybe ask your midwife for this?
I wasn't made aware of any issues stopping abruptly with baby but when I stopped cold turkey even for a few days I went really dizzy a lot so reducing gradually was better for me.

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