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Lexapro Birth Defects
Lexapro—also known as escitalopram—is an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of medications. It’s often prescribed by doctors and psychiatrists to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety order, panic disorder, and other psychological conditions. In December 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a report linking SSRIs like Lexapro to birth defects in children of (more...)
Depakote
Depakote is a prescription medication containing valproic acid that’s designed to treat a variety of neurological and psychological conditions, including seizures, mood disorders, and depression. The drug works by increasing transmission of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.(more...)
Antidepressant use during pregnancy may cause drug injuries April 28, 2011 Depression affects many people, but finding treatment through medication is more complicated for pregnant women. As with any other substance they consume, antidepressants can affect their unborn children. According to Live Science, some antidepressants have recently been scrutinized for their presumed safe consumption during pregnancy, but in fact, some studies show that (more...)