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Review
. 2019 Jun;46(2):215-234.
doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2019.02.004. Epub 2019 Mar 28.

Safety of Psychotropic Medications During Pregnancy

Edwin R Raffi  1 , Ruta Nonacs  2 , Lee S Cohen  2
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Review

Safety of Psychotropic Medications During Pregnancy

Edwin R Raffi et al. Clin Perinatol. 2019 Jun.

Abstract

Risks, benefits, alternatives, and appropriateness of psychotropic medications, including risks of no treatment, are discussed for antidepressants, mood-stabilizing medications, anxiolytic/sedative hypnotic medications, stimulants, and medication-assisted treatment of substance use disorders. Early screening, diagnosis, and intervention prior to and/or during pregnancy often reduce morbidity and mortality of mental health disorders for mothers and infants.

Keywords: Perinatal addiction; Perinatal reproductive psychiatry; Pregnancy; Psychopharmacology; Women’s mental health.

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