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Why am I having PPD in spite of being on Percocet and Zoloft?

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Published At December 20, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had my baby last week. After coming off IV painkillers for the C-section, the doctor prescribed Percocet. On the third day after giving birth, my depression returned as it was before. Is it safe to take Percocet, Zoloft, Lithium, and Wellbutrin-XL? It seemed like the depression came back right when I started taking Percocet but it could also be PPD. I am not sure how I get PPD with all my current medications.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. It will be better to stop all the medications except Zoloft (Sertraline) and Lamictal (Lamotrigine). Zoloft and Lamictal cause very rare and mild side effects. Pregnancy may cause depression. You need family support and emotional care after pregnancy. You can take psychotherapy counseling sessions.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi
Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Psychiatry

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