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Should Bipolar Disorder And Thyroid Medication Be Discontinued While Trying To Conceive?

Hi my name is Angel. And I have a question to ask. I have Bipolar Disorder Depression and I take medication for that. The medications that I take for that are: Topiramate, Lexapro, Latuda,Effexor,and Propranolol. And I also take Thyroid medicine which is Levothyroxine. And I m on Birth Control pills. I wanna become pregnant soon because I wanna have a baby. But I need to know what medications do I need to stop taking so that I can have a healthy baby?
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
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Hi,

None of those listed medicines are safe during pregnancy as they are associated with harmful effects on the growing baby hence they should not be taken while trying to conceive.

Propranolol is also not safe during pregnancy and hence should be stopped.

Your doctor should prescribe alternative medications for bipolar disorder.

Birth control pills should be stopped. Whereas levothyroxine should be continued in fact its dose should be increased by your doctor during pregnancy to ave a healthy baby.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Should Bipolar Disorder And Thyroid Medication Be Discontinued While Trying To Conceive?

Hi, None of those listed medicines are safe during pregnancy as they are associated with harmful effects on the growing baby hence they should not be taken while trying to conceive. Propranolol is also not safe during pregnancy and hence should be stopped. Your doctor should prescribe alternative medications for bipolar disorder. Birth control pills should be stopped. Whereas levothyroxine should be continued in fact its dose should be increased by your doctor during pregnancy to ave a healthy baby. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician