Years ago, I was diagnosed with chronic depression; and, more recently, with A-ADD (Adult ADD). I take 100 MG of Zoloft daily and 15 MG of Dexedrine. The combination works wonders. But now that I'm trying to get pregnant (I'm 35), I fear the Dexedrine could affect the fetus. My doctors say different things. Most say they just don't know -- but the safe bet is to get off the Dexedrine BEFORE conceiving. They seem to agree that Zoloft is safe enough. Whenever I ease off my Dexedrine, I immediately spiral downward into a depression. I'm fog-headed and exhausted, cranky and unclear. Since my husband and I have tried to get pregnant for more than a year now unsuccessfully, this off-and-on approach to my medication is not ideal. What, realistically, are the risks associated with staying on my medication until I know for sure that I am, indeed, pregnant? I'm getting to the point where I'd rather take that chance than go through the monthly roller-coaster ride. Any advice is sincerely appreciated.
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