My psychiatrist does not want me to take Wellbutrin postpartum, feeling uncomfortable with a recent category change (from B to C). I was on 300mg XL, but weaned off in my 3rd trimester with an option to start something different during my trial of breastfeeding once baby is here in 8 weeks.
My concern is that Wellbutrin works well for me, and I've tried a number of SSRIs and SNRIs in the past that weren't helpful. After my first child, I was on Zoloft (started about 1-2 months postpartum) and did not like it. At that time, I was exclusively pumping 'round the clock.
Of note, I didn't take any antidepressant medications during my first pregnancy, but had to start back on Wellbutrin by second trimester of this pregnancy. Not sure if that makes a difference.
Bottom line, is there a substitute for Wellbutrin? I am trying to make an informed decision of whether or not to try breastfeeding this time around. I'd like to try, but fear PPD will rear up after baby is born. With a toddler and an infant, I do not want to risk anything.
I appreciate any thoughts and advice on this from admin.
My concern is that Wellbutrin works well for me, and I've tried a number of SSRIs and SNRIs in the past that weren't helpful. After my first child, I was on Zoloft (started about 1-2 months postpartum) and did not like it. At that time, I was exclusively pumping 'round the clock.
Of note, I didn't take any antidepressant medications during my first pregnancy, but had to start back on Wellbutrin by second trimester of this pregnancy. Not sure if that makes a difference.
Bottom line, is there a substitute for Wellbutrin? I am trying to make an informed decision of whether or not to try breastfeeding this time around. I'd like to try, but fear PPD will rear up after baby is born. With a toddler and an infant, I do not want to risk anything.
I appreciate any thoughts and advice on this from admin.
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