Psychiatr. praxi 2017; 18(3e) [Prakt. lékáren. 2017; 13(3): 103-105]

Antidepressant therapy during pregnancy

PharmDr. Lenka Sušilová
Ústav ochrany a podpory zdraví, LF MU Brno

Antidepressant therapy during pregnancy which is sometimes necessary in clinical practice poses certain risks. Although these risks are relativelysmall, according to results of studies so far, it is still necessary to consider them in the treatment. The choice of antidepressant shouldbe individually considered for each patient.

Keywords: pregnancy, treatment, pharmacotherapy, antidepressant agents, dual-action antidepressant

Published: December 1, 2017  Show citation

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Sušilová L. Antidepressant therapy during pregnancy. Psychiatr. praxi. 2017;18(E-verze 3/17):.
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