Could I have postpartum depression even though I am already taking Lexapro?
I have been taking Lexapro for two years and I just had my baby four weeks ago. She is precious and I love her with all my heart. The problem is, I cry all of the time and feel so overwhelmed..I feel I am an emotional wreck! My question is, shouldn’t the lexapro have prevented me from experiencing postpartum depression this time? It helped me overcome PPD after my last pregnancy and I was thinking it would prevent me from having the condition this time. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
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Of course. You may want to talk to your doctor about switching your SSRI or supplementing it with a secondary antidepressant. It’s a trial and error process, but your doctor knows which SSRI is most likely to treat which symptoms.
You can find a list of side effects here: http://patientsville.com/medication/lexapro_side_effects.htm
Good luck!