Safety of Psychotropic Medications During Pregnancy: An update on Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics & Sedative Hypnotics, Stimulants, and Medications for Treatment of Substance Use Disorders.

The objective of this article is to discuss the most updated data on the safety and efficacy of some psychotropic medications during pregnancy, specifically antipsychotic medications, anxiolytic and sedative hypnotics, stimulant medications, and medications for treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs). The common disorders and the risks of not receiving treatment for certain psychiatric conditions, including SUDs, are also discussed.

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2026-09-01
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clp.2026.05.011
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Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Safety of Psychotropic Medications During Pregnancy: An update on Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics & Sedative Hypnotics, Stimulants, and Medications for Treatment of Substance Use Disorders.

Edwin Raffi, Ruta Nonacs, Lee S Cohen
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Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Safety of Psychotropic Medications During Pregnancy: An update on Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics & Sedative Hypnotics, Stimulants, and Medications for Treatment of Substance Use Disorders.

Edwin Raffi, Ruta Nonacs, Lee S Cohen
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The objective of this article is to discuss the most updated data on the safety and efficacy of some psychotropic medications during pregnancy, specifically antipsychotic medications, anxiolytic and sedative hypnotics, stimulant medications, and medications for treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs). The common disorders and the risks of not receiving treatment for certain psychiatric conditions, including SUDs, are also discussed.

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Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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