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Broken, I am so sorry that your baby has these problems but honestly I dont think that the reason your baby was born with this is because of the xanax. I think that your doctor can give you some answers why this happens. Some evidence suggests there may be a genetic factor, as cleft lip and palate can run in families. I know some people that were born with this and are just as normal as you and me.. stop seeing your baby as having a deffect, you should see your baby as a blessing...Good Luck

I've just discovered this site and started freaking out, as I to have taken xanax in my first 5 weeks and will stop today as I've already had one miscarriage and dont want another. So I did some research and heres what I found. Reproductive data on xanax...Human studies do exist for alprazolam (xanax), 411 women who where exposed to xanax in there 1st trimester did not suggest an increased frequency of malformations. 133 and 149 women respectively found no increased risk of malformations nor any pattern. Neonatal withdrawal symtoms have been noted after exposure in late pregnancy. This made me feel better and hope it does to you too!!

Calm down my sister in law is a druggie and took xanax until her second trimester and drank so you will be fine baby will be fine just don't take anymore if you want a baby keep this one it will be fine my sister in law has a healthy baby boy.

Hi all, I know it has been sometime since anyone has posted on the site but I thought "what the hell", i'll give it a a shot and maybe we can get this topic started again. Broken....I know that you have already had your baby by this point but I just wanted to a__sure you that the few Xanax that you did take was most likely not the reason for your baby's cleft lip/pallete. My sister-n-law had a baby with the same thing, its genetic. Now, he is almost 3 yrs old and you can't hardly tell he ever had a thing wrong with him and his was real severe. Of course he has many more surgeries to go through but all in all he is a very healthy intelligent little guy. Now this is my whole reason for coming to the board: We found out we were pregnant in April, i was just like 3 weeks when we found out. I am currently on 95 mg of Methadone a day for opiate dependency /addiction...have been for 7 yrs now. I am also prescribed 1mg Xanax 3 times a day, i have been taking that now for 5 yrs. I have already had 1 perfectly healthy little boy while on methadone but i was not taking the xanax with that pregnancy. I have read horror stories about Xanax and scared to death about not taking them and withdrawing but I did wean myself to just 1/2 of 1mg a day in 2 weeks time. I was 11 1/2 weeks pregnant on Mother's Day when I started miscarrying. The very nexy day...my sons b-day they scheduled me for surgery, the D&C! We were devestated, we wanted this sooo bad! The Dr. told me when I went in the day I started bleeding and found no heartbeat that there was nothing I did or nothing I could've done to prevent the miscarriage. But then after the surgery, while I was in recovery he came in the speak with the family and my hubby asked what may have caused it and he said that we would talk more about that my follow-up visit which is this coming Thursday. So, it makes me think that maybe when he got in there during surgery that maybe he did find something out of the ordinary. I know that the Methadone had nothing to do with my miscarriage and maybe not even the Xanax but I can't help but to think that the Xanax had alot of factors in this. Now, my pregnancy wasn't normal from the beginning though...my progestrone level was low they called me in meds to make them rise and they did and I cramped severely with this pregnancy as well, not the normal cramping. So, i think odds were against me more than not with this pregnancy. Do you think that the withdrawals from the Xanax may have made me miscarry? Or maybe taking the Xanax and my body rejecting it? I would like some closure as well as opinions on this. Thanks, Bridget

I had to be weeined of xanax for pregnancy ...PLEASE do not just jump off this med if you have been on it with out help from your doc! It has serious side effects when stopped suddenly. You are so early, I had the same fear and my doc said most women on this med who get preggo dont even know. I have many famly members ( nice huh) who took xanax and then found they were preggo. Everything was fine. Again DO NOT STOP this med on your own. that can cause sezures and many other problems that could hurt you and the baby! Please dont stress! This is a common occurance. ( I consulted both my OB and perscribing doc and they said the same thing)

Okay - here is my story. I used Xanax through out my first trimester. Yes, I did. I have a panic disorder stemmed from an extreme phobia to vomit. Therefore when morning sickness hit, my anxiety kicked in and I became anorexic and stopped eating or drinking. After ending up in the hospital 3-4 times for dehydration and severe weakness and nausea - I visited with an OBGYN who specialized in the affects of fetal medicine. He told me that the effects found were SO small (Something like .003%) that, that is the ONLY reason they have to even list it as having an effect. But it is entirely so small an unlikely to cause any real harm to your growing baby. I was also doing more damage to my baby with the increased heart rate, panic, and not eating or drinking and THAT was worse than taking the Xanax. So, he prescribed me 60 pills of .25mg. For the first trimester I took them ONLY as needed. By the time my 2nd semester hit (around 15/16 weeks) I started feeling great and only used about 2 doses of .25mg in the remainder of my pregnancy. That's it. For someone who had constant anxiety, once 2nd trimester hit.. I was good as gold. And my daughter was born in 2008, as beautiful as beautiful can be with absolutely nothing wrong with her.. and the most beautiful little mouth (cleft-lip free) that you will ever see. So in my experience, I was (and am) a xanax user in my 2nd pregnancy, with no worries. I know I am doing my baby better by being calm and eating and staying relaxed. If you have any concerns, you need to talk with an OBGYN who specializes in fetal medicine. I am sure he'll (or she'll) tell you the same thing. Good luck! (And don't worry) :)

i have a severe panic disorder and im taking xanax and me and my boyfriend are worried exspecially him but if i dont have them i have horrible panic attacks and im scared the stress could harm the baby more than a xanax .and do they take your baby if you have xanax in ur system when you give birth.cause i have to have them and im scared they might take my baby? please give me some information.

christina how do you stop yourself from having panic attacks thats what im scared of. wheni have a panic attack i feel like im about to die and now that im pregnant i want to be a great mama and wife and my husband hates that i take them but he doesnt understand how horrible a panic attack really is.how did you get off of them im so scared of that feeling again

Candy, these posts are years old and the women probably no longer visit the forum. Google "panic attack pregnancy support group" and see if you can hook up with someone there. GL!

I had Xanax on and off for the past 5 years. When I found out I was pregnant it was 5 weeks. I stop it immediately. But maybe to late for me coz I experienced very painful cramping and very aching lower back. Few days later I had a miscarriage. I wonder is this due to Xanax? I took half of 0.5mg 4 to 5 times a week.

I have a prescription for a low dosage of Xanax® for anxiety. Is it safe to take during pregnancy? I haven't taken any and I haven't been sleeping well. As you may know, anti-anxiety formulations like Xanax® (alprazolam), Ativan® (lorazepam), and Valium® (diazepine) are in the benzodiazepine or "benzo" medication cla__s. Benzodiazepines are widely prescribed and have been fairly well studied in pregnancy. In general when we look at outcomes from a medication, we think about birth defects, long-term health issues, immediate problems for the newborn, and b___stfeeding. I'll touch on each one. No a__sociated Birth Defects The question of benzodiazepines and birth defects has been answered, and the answer is rea__suring. Several years ago concerns arose about birth defects, specifically cleft lip, but subsequently better studies showed that benzos do not cause anatomical problems. No Evidence Suggesting Long-Term Health Issues Long-term studies are not available, so behavioral outcomes aren't known. Children of parents who have anxiety may also be prone to anxiety, with or without exposure to medications during pregnancy. With about 40 years of common usage, there is no evidence to suggest cause-and-effect behavioral or long-term health problems from benzodiazepines in pregnancy. Newborn Effects Babies born to moms taking benzodiazepines on a regular basis may have some medication in their systems at birth. Since an immature metabolism may take a while to break down the drug, they may seem sedated for several days. As the drug leaves their bodies, withdrawal symptoms, such as tremors, restlessness, and trouble regulating body temperature may occur. Any mom taking benzodiazepines near the time of birth should be sure to inform her healthcare team that the newborn has been exposed. Breastfeeding Some of the medication taken by the mom will get through to the baby during nursing, but the benefits of b___stfeeding probably outweigh any small risk of the baby being sedated by the medication. Short acting medications like Xanax® are preferable to medications that take a long time to break down, like Valium. If you do choose to take Xanax® while nursing, be sure to tell your baby's doctor, so they can watch for signs of medication effect. They also may have more to say about the pros and cons of b___stfeeding while taking Xanax®. Overall it looks like the safety data are reasonable, especially for intermittent "as needed" use of benzodiazepines in pregnancy, but your doctor or midwife should be told about your anxiety and desire for treatment during pregnancy so they are aware of the use of medication and can advise you in your particular situation. Hope this helps!

I have a prescription for a low dosage of Xanax® for anxiety. Is it safe to take during pregnancy? I haven't taken any and I haven't been sleeping well. As you may know, anti-anxiety formulations like Xanax® (alprazolam), Ativan® (lorazepam), and Valium® (diazepine) are in the benzodiazepine or "benzo" medication cla__s. Benzodiazepines are widely prescribed and have been fairly well studied in pregnancy. In general when we look at outcomes from a medication, we think about birth defects, long-term health issues, immediate problems for the newborn, and b___stfeeding. I'll touch on each one. No a__sociated Birth Defects The question of benzodiazepines and birth defects has been answered, and the answer is rea__suring. Several years ago concerns arose about birth defects, specifically cleft lip, but subsequently better studies showed that benzos do not cause anatomical problems. No Evidence Suggesting Long-Term Health Issues Long-term studies are not available, so behavioral outcomes aren't known. Children of parents who have anxiety may also be prone to anxiety, with or without exposure to medications during pregnancy. With about 40 years of common usage, there is no evidence to suggest cause-and-effect behavioral or long-term health problems from benzodiazepines in pregnancy. Newborn Effects Babies born to moms taking benzodiazepines on a regular basis may have some medication in their systems at birth. Since an immature metabolism may take a while to break down the drug, they may seem sedated for several days. As the drug leaves their bodies, withdrawal symptoms, such as tremors, restlessness, and trouble regulating body temperature may occur. Any mom taking benzodiazepines near the time of birth should be sure to inform her healthcare team that the newborn has been exposed. Breastfeeding Some of the medication taken by the mom will get through to the baby during nursing, but the benefits of b___stfeeding probably outweigh any small risk of the baby being sedated by the medication. Short acting medications like Xanax® are preferable to medications that take a long time to break down, like Valium. If you do choose to take Xanax® while nursing, be sure to tell your baby's doctor, so they can watch for signs of medication effect. They also may have more to say about the pros and cons of b___stfeeding while taking Xanax®. Overall it looks like the safety data are reasonable, especially for intermittent "as needed" use of benzodiazepines in pregnancy, but your doctor or midwife should be told about your anxiety and desire for treatment during pregnancy so they are aware of the use of medication and can advise you in your particular situation. Hope this helps!

I have a prescription for a low dosage of Xanax® for anxiety. Is it safe to take during pregnancy? I haven't taken any and I haven't been sleeping well. As you may know, anti-anxiety formulations like Xanax® (alprazolam), Ativan® (lorazepam), and Valium® (diazepine) are in the benzodiazepine or "benzo" medication cla__s. Benzodiazepines are widely prescribed and have been fairly well studied in pregnancy. In general when we look at outcomes from a medication, we think about birth defects, long-term health issues, immediate problems for the newborn, and b___stfeeding. I'll touch on each one. No a__sociated Birth Defects The question of benzodiazepines and birth defects has been answered, and the answer is rea__suring. Several years ago concerns arose about birth defects, specifically cleft lip, but subsequently better studies showed that benzos do not cause anatomical problems. No Evidence Suggesting Long-Term Health Issues Long-term studies are not available, so behavioral outcomes aren't known. Children of parents who have anxiety may also be prone to anxiety, with or without exposure to medications during pregnancy. With about 40 years of common usage, there is no evidence to suggest cause-and-effect behavioral or long-term health problems from benzodiazepines in pregnancy. Newborn Effects Babies born to moms taking benzodiazepines on a regular basis may have some medication in their systems at birth. Since an immature metabolism may take a while to break down the drug, they may seem sedated for several days. As the drug leaves their bodies, withdrawal symptoms, such as tremors, restlessness, and trouble regulating body temperature may occur. Any mom taking benzodiazepines near the time of birth should be sure to inform her healthcare team that the newborn has been exposed. Breastfeeding Some of the medication taken by the mom will get through to the baby during nursing, but the benefits of b___stfeeding probably outweigh any small risk of the baby being sedated by the medication. Short acting medications like Xanax® are preferable to medications that take a long time to break down, like Valium. If you do choose to take Xanax® while nursing, be sure to tell your baby's doctor, so they can watch for signs of medication effect. They also may have more to say about the pros and cons of b___stfeeding while taking Xanax®. Overall it looks like the safety data are reasonable, especially for intermittent "as needed" use of benzodiazepines in pregnancy, but your doctor or midwife should be told about your anxiety and desire for treatment during pregnancy so they are aware of the use of medication and can advise you in your particular situation. Hope this helps!

I have a prescription for a low dosage of Xanax® for anxiety. Is it safe to take during pregnancy? I haven't taken any and I haven't been sleeping well. As you may know, anti-anxiety formulations like Xanax® (alprazolam), Ativan® (lorazepam), and Valium® (diazepine) are in the benzodiazepine or "benzo" medication cla__s. Benzodiazepines are widely prescribed and have been fairly well studied in pregnancy. In general when we look at outcomes from a medication, we think about birth defects, long-term health issues, immediate problems for the newborn, and b___stfeeding. I'll touch on each one. No a__sociated Birth Defects The question of benzodiazepines and birth defects has been answered, and the answer is rea__suring. Several years ago concerns arose about birth defects, specifically cleft lip, but subsequently better studies showed that benzos do not cause anatomical problems. No Evidence Suggesting Long-Term Health Issues Long-term studies are not available, so behavioral outcomes aren't known. Children of parents who have anxiety may also be prone to anxiety, with or without exposure to medications during pregnancy. With about 40 years of common usage, there is no evidence to suggest cause-and-effect behavioral or long-term health problems from benzodiazepines in pregnancy. Newborn Effects Babies born to moms taking benzodiazepines on a regular basis may have some medication in their systems at birth. Since an immature metabolism may take a while to break down the drug, they may seem sedated for several days. As the drug leaves their bodies, withdrawal symptoms, such as tremors, restlessness, and trouble regulating body temperature may occur. Any mom taking benzodiazepines near the time of birth should be sure to inform her healthcare team that the newborn has been exposed. Breastfeeding Some of the medication taken by the mom will get through to the baby during nursing, but the benefits of b___stfeeding probably outweigh any small risk of the baby being sedated by the medication. Short acting medications like Xanax® are preferable to medications that take a long time to break down, like Valium. If you do choose to take Xanax® while nursing, be sure to tell your baby's doctor, so they can watch for signs of medication effect. They also may have more to say about the pros and cons of b___stfeeding while taking Xanax®. Overall it looks like the safety data are reasonable, especially for intermittent "as needed" use of benzodiazepines in pregnancy, but your doctor or midwife should be told about your anxiety and desire for treatment during pregnancy so they are aware of the use of medication and can advise you in your particular situation. Hope this helps!

I have a prescription for a low dosage of Xanax® for anxiety. Is it safe to take during pregnancy? I haven't taken any and I haven't been sleeping well. As you may know, anti-anxiety formulations like Xanax® (alprazolam), Ativan® (lorazepam), and Valium® (diazepine) are in the benzodiazepine or "benzo" medication cla__s. Benzodiazepines are widely prescribed and have been fairly well studied in pregnancy. In general when we look at outcomes from a medication, we think about birth defects, long-term health issues, immediate problems for the newborn, and b___stfeeding. I'll touch on each one. No a__sociated Birth Defects The question of benzodiazepines and birth defects has been answered, and the answer is rea__suring. Several years ago concerns arose about birth defects, specifically cleft lip, but subsequently better studies showed that benzos do not cause anatomical problems. No Evidence Suggesting Long-Term Health Issues Long-term studies are not available, so behavioral outcomes aren't known. Children of parents who have anxiety may also be prone to anxiety, with or without exposure to medications during pregnancy. With about 40 years of common usage, there is no evidence to suggest cause-and-effect behavioral or long-term health problems from benzodiazepines in pregnancy. Newborn Effects Babies born to moms taking benzodiazepines on a regular basis may have some medication in their systems at birth. Since an immature metabolism may take a while to break down the drug, they may seem sedated for several days. As the drug leaves their bodies, withdrawal symptoms, such as tremors, restlessness, and trouble regulating body temperature may occur. Any mom taking benzodiazepines near the time of birth should be sure to inform her healthcare team that the newborn has been exposed. Breastfeeding Some of the medication taken by the mom will get through to the baby during nursing, but the benefits of b___stfeeding probably outweigh any small risk of the baby being sedated by the medication. Short acting medications like Xanax® are preferable to medications that take a long time to break down, like Valium. If you do choose to take Xanax® while nursing, be sure to tell your baby's doctor, so they can watch for signs of medication effect. They also may have more to say about the pros and cons of b___stfeeding while taking Xanax®. Overall it looks like the safety data are reasonable, especially for intermittent "as needed" use of benzodiazepines in pregnancy, but your doctor or midwife should be told about your anxiety and desire for treatment during pregnancy so they are aware of the use of medication and can advise you in your particular situation. Hope this helps!