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What birth defects can be caused by taking Wellbutrin SR during pregnancy?

April 26, 2017birth defects caused pregnancy SR taking wellbutrin

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What birth defects can be caused by taking Wellbutrin SR during pregnancy?

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• A: Wellbutrin is classified as FDA pregnancy category C. There was a human study done in pregnant women taking Wellbutrin during pregnancy. It was noted that seven infants born to mothers exposed to Wellbutrin during the first trimester (of 322 outcomes) had heart defects. Because of the small sample size, The Registry Advisory Committee determined birth defect risk could not be calculated and more research needed to be done. Talk to your doctor to help determine if the benefits of taking Wellbutrin outweigh any risk while pregnant. Do not start or stop any medication or treatments without first talking to your doctor. I believe you will find the following link at everydayhealth.com also very helpful for your current situation: http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/wellbutrin.