Is there an anti-depressant drug, that is defined as class A in pregnancy?
What is the antidepressant drug, that is defined as class A in pregnancy?
Question posted by Ilanot on 11 Nov 2024
Last updated on 12 November 2024
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masso
12 Nov 2024
"No antidepressants are yet specifically FDA-approved for use during pregnancy. All antidepressants cross the placenta, so there are none that are 'Category A' (”no risk”). Medications that are non-teratogenic in animal studies but have never been studied in humans are classified as 'Category B'."
Source: Illinois Health Care and Family Services
masso
12 Nov 2024
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