i have just been given citalopram by my gp to treat anxiety but what i would like to know is it safe to take while trying for a baby. i have been trying for three years now and am on the ivf waiting list but tell me nothing is wrong its due to stess that i cant conceive as i had a miscarriage three years ago, so i would like to know is it safe to take 10mg of citalopram one daily to help me and still try for a baby and if i become pregnant will it be ok
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You cannot take it once you are pregnant. It is better to stop it in the month you are trying to conceive. For controlling anxiety do breathing exercises and meditation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Sheetal Agarwal
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Is Citalopram Safe While Trying For Pregnancy?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You cannot take it once you are pregnant. It is better to stop it in the month you are trying to conceive. For controlling anxiety do breathing exercises and meditation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sheetal Agarwal