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Is Daxid For OCD Safe During Pregnancy?

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Question : Am 5 months pregnant.suddenly mood have changed and my ocd issue is highं.I can't control my thoughts.Am taking Daxid 100.can I take 150 mg of Daxid to control my thoughts.is der any harm for baby.
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pregnancy category C

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Daxid or sertraline is pregnancy category C drug which means that animal studies with this drug has shown adverse effects on the fetus, however no controlled studies are done in humans.
However, this drug can be used if the potential benefit of the drug outweigh the risk.
You should avoid taking it regularly, and consult a psychiatrist for proper examination and safer drug, if possible.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (38 minutes later)
Hi, can I take taxid 150 during my pregnancy? It won't harm my baby?
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you can take up to 200mg of daxid.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Daxid For OCD Safe During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Pregnancy category C Detailed Answer: Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Daxid or sertraline is pregnancy category C drug which means that animal studies with this drug has shown adverse effects on the fetus, however no controlled studies are done in humans. However, this drug can be used if the potential benefit of the drug outweigh the risk. You should avoid taking it regularly, and consult a psychiatrist for proper examination and safer drug, if possible. Hope you found the answer helpful. Regards Dr Deepti Verma OBGYN