If you take medicine for your mental health and are pregnant or could become pregnant, it is important to talk with your health care provider.
Some medicines may not be safe for your baby during pregnancy or while you are trying to get pregnant. However, stopping or changing your medicine without talking to your health care provider is also unsafe for you and your baby.
Whether you are already pregnant or planning to be, your health care provider can help you make the safest choices for you and your baby’s health.
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