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[Brodie]

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone knows much about long term Cymbalta use and ability to get pregnant? We haven't started trying to conceive yet as I am still weening, but I am so scared with everything else this awful drug has done to my body, that it may have affected my chances of falling pregnant. it would just kill me if we can't fall pregnant.

[fishinghat]

Here is what I know so far;

 

1) long term use of Cymbalta can cause sterility in women. Rare though. You can read about that in a condition called Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction.

 

2) Zoloft is currently the only ssri that is listed as causing birth defects but both Prozac and Cymbalta are currently under review. A class action lawsuit has been filed already against the manufacturers of Prozac and Cymbalta for causing birth defects.

 

3) I keep up with the medical research on the ssri/snri and about half says they are safe to take and the other half say they are dangerous during pregnancy. That is as clear as mud!!

 

If you want some further details on the research just let me know and I will send you some links.

[fishinghat]

Oh what the heck. I went and looked up the links. There are some interesting reports in here. If you have any questions let me know.

PREGNANCY

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24015208

This study showed a slight risk of spontaneous abortion while pregnant on Cymbalta.

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23873363

This study showed no apparent risk to fetus during pregnancy or for the 9 month period after pregnancy.

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23471302

This research is very thorough in its exam of the effects of cymbalta on fetus’s, including spontaneous abortion and premature birth and other issues. A good read for an expectant mother.

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23218163

A study of birth defects during pregnancy.

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22192462

A review of prenatal health while on antidepressants

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19809008

Did not find any negative effects during pregnancy or during 32 post pregnancy lactation.

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19698902

A review of pregnancy data during use of antidepressants

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2749677/

Review of pregnancy data.

[Lenadiane]

I can say that it did not effect me.  I was on Cymbalta for 5 years and we figured we would try again and I had my IUD removed in November.  And here I am going cold turkey since I am due in December.

 

I think it is the one think that is helping me thru the withdrawals is that this is for the baby and not just for me. 

 

[Wagtail]

Lenadiane , I just answered your other post before seeing this one . It answers my question about how long you have been on Cymbalta. Five years is a long time to stop cold turkey , but I don't think you have any other choice.
You are going to need to be strong & always remember why you are suffering the side effects ... It's for the sake of your darling little baby .
We are all here for you if you need us , stay strong & the best of luck ..