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Am I allowed to continue taking my antidepressants (escitalopram 20 mg), while 4 weeks pregnant?
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Hi, yes, you can continue to take it. Studies have shown that it is safe to take in pregnancy. If you continue to take in the last few week of pregnancy then the baby should be observed for symptoms like irritability, increased muscle tone and increased crying after birth.
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