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Atypical Antipsychotic Medications: What Do We Know About Their Reproductive Safety?

Atypical antipsychotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Despite the increasing use of these medications in women of child-bearing age, there is still relatively little data regarding the reproductive safety and long-term neurodevelopmental effects of these medications. A recent study assessed the development of 76 infants with fetal exposure to atypical antipsychotics.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-08-06T10:39:32-04:00May 15th, 2013|Antipsychotic Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off

Prenatal Antipsychotic Exposure and Neuromotor Performance

While a handful of studies have assessed the risk for congenital malformations in infants exposed to antipsychotic agents, there is even less information regarding neonatal outcome in this population. In 1992, it was first reported that infants exposed to first-generation antipsychotic medications exhibited increased muscle tone, tremulousness, and poor motor functioning when assessed within a few days of delivery.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-08-12T16:42:15-04:00April 25th, 2012|Antipsychotic Medications, Neonatal Symptoms, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off

Clinical Question: Topamax and Seroquel in a Woman with Bipolar Disorder Planning to Breastfeed

A clinician asks: “I am a psychiatrist treating a patient with Bipolar Disorder on Seroquel and Topamax. I would like to know what information is available regarding the safety of these medications to the infant if used during breastfeeding.”

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2024-04-14T16:10:23-04:00December 1st, 2009|Anti-Epileptic Drugs, Antipsychotic Medications, Breastfeeding & Medications, Mood Stabilizers|Comments Off