This sheet talks about exposure to ziprasidone in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ziprasidone? Ziprasidone is a medication that has been used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder. Ziprasidone belongs to a group of medications called atypical antipsychotics or second-generation antipsychotics. A brand name is Geodon®. I take ziprasidone. Can it …
The Baby Blog: Mental Health
Mental Health
External Resources American Academy of Pediatrics: Depression and Anxiety during Pregnancy and After Birth – FAQsAmerican College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Depression Frequently Asked QuestionsAmerican College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Postpartum Depression Frequently Asked QuestionsMarch of Dimes: Depression during PregnancyMarch of Dimes: Street Drugs and PregnancyNational Alliance on Mental Illness: About Mental IllnessNational Eating Disorders Association: Pregnancy and Eating …
Risperidone (Risperdal®)
This sheet talks about exposure to risperidone in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is risperidone? Risperidone is a medication used to treat mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is sometimes used with other medications to treat depression. It can be taken by mouth or given as an injection. Risperidone belongs to a group of medications called …
Nortriptyline
This sheet talks about exposure to nortriptyline in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is nortriptyline? Nortriptyline is a prescription medication that has been approved to treat depression. It is part of a group of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. Nortriptyline has also been used for other medical indications, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), …
Olanzapine (Zyprexa®)
This sheet talks about exposure to olanzapine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is olanzapine? Olanzapine is a medication used to treat schizophrenia, major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. It is sometimes used with other medications to treat depression and has been used to treat anorexia and symptoms of dementia. Olanzapine belongs to a group of medications called atypical …
