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The FDA issued a statement on July 19, 2006, stating nursing mothers on SSRIs must discuss treatment with their physicians. However, the medical literature on the safety of SSRIs has determined that some SSRIs like Sertraline and Paroxetine are considered safe for breastfeeding. [142] [143] [144]
Sertraline, sold under the brand name Zoloft among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. [10] The effectiveness of sertraline for depression is similar to that of other antidepressants such as Fluoxetine or Paroxetine. Sertraline is better tolerated than the older tricyclic antidepressants.
Breastfeeding may provide protection against postpartum depression or reduce some of its symptoms, [1] [4] [5] [3] and it is suggested that the benefits of breastfeeding may outweigh the benefits of antidepressants. [1] The abstinence of breastfeeding, or decreased breastfeeding can increase the mother's likelihood developing of this mental ...
Serotonin. A serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI) is a type of drug which acts as a reuptake inhibitor of the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT) by blocking the action of the serotonin transporter (SERT).
A lactation consultant shares eight benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, including the benefits of pumping breastmilk.
A literature review by Castagna, et. al from 2023 shows indications of efficacy treating pediatric generalized anxiety disorder. Currently, Duloxetine, an SNRI, is the only FDA-approved medication for pediatric GAD, despite the fact that SSRIs are typically first-line treatment.
And while data has shown that breastfeeding moms may reap some longer-term benefits, including a lower risk of breast cancer, the evidence AAP cites on advantages of continuing to breastfeed ...
The weight loss injection tirzepatide helped Melanie Ressa lose weight and overcome food noise, emotional eating, and mental health challenges. Her story, here.