Can You Take Seroquel During Pregnancy?

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By Dr. Nathan Fox | Updated on Jan 4, 2024
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Seroquel may be safe during pregnancy, but be sure to discuss it with your doctor first.

Seroquel is an antipsychotic agent used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and it’s sometimes used as a secondary agent for depression

Data on Seroquel use in pregnancy are mostly reassuring—there doesn’t seem to be an increased risk of birth defects nor any impact on the baby’s brain development. With that in mind, after a discussion with your doctor, it may be reasonable to continue Seroquel while pregnant. 

For up-to-date information on the safety of medications in pregnancy, see www.reprotox.org 1 

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Can You Take Seroquel During Pregnancy?

 Nathan Fox Profile Photo
By Dr. Nathan Fox | Updated on Jan 4, 2024
Image for article Can You Take Seroquel During Pregnancy?

Seroquel may be safe during pregnancy, but be sure to discuss it with your doctor first.

Seroquel is an antipsychotic agent used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and it’s sometimes used as a secondary agent for depression

Data on Seroquel use in pregnancy are mostly reassuring—there doesn’t seem to be an increased risk of birth defects nor any impact on the baby’s brain development. With that in mind, after a discussion with your doctor, it may be reasonable to continue Seroquel while pregnant. 

For up-to-date information on the safety of medications in pregnancy, see www.reprotox.org 1 

Pregnant woman holding her stomach on a bed with a plant in the background

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