Associations between antidepressant use patterns during pregnancy and birth outcomes among periconception antidepressant users

ConclusionsPericonception antidepressant users who continue use during pregnancy, particularly into the second and third trimesters, may be at higher risk of adverse birth outcomes. This evidence should be considered alongside the risks associated with depression relapse.

Source: Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy - March 6, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Nerissa Nance, Sylvia E. Badon, Kathryn Ridout, Jennifer Ahern, De ‐Kun Li, Charles Quesenberry, Lyndsay A. Avalos Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research