What you need to know about postpartum depression
From check-ins with your healthcare provider to baby-proofing your home, you’re preparing for a lot. But there’s something you may not have prepared for: postpartum depression (PPD).
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From check-ins with your healthcare provider to baby-proofing your home, you’re preparing for a lot. But there’s something you may not have prepared for: postpartum depression (PPD).
Postpartum depression is one of the most common medical conditions that can happen during or after pregnancy. But it can be hard to recognize.
Having a baby changes your body and your life in ways that are hard to predict. Feeling exhausted, sad, moody, or tired within the first couple of weeks with your new baby can be common.
However, PPD is different. If you’re feeling depressed or you’re experiencing a lack of interest or pleasure in normal activities, these can be signs of PPD.
Below is a list of signs and symptoms commonly associated with PPD. These are not the only ones, and you do not need to have all of them to experience PPD. If you’re experiencing anything that is causing you concern, speak with your healthcare provider as soon as you can.
PPD can happen to anyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, or income. It is not a reflection of you as a mother, and it is not your fault in any way.
If you're concerned you may be experiencing PPD, speak with your healthcare provider as soon as possible.
PPD isn’t the same for everyone. Hear from women who experienced PPD to learn more about signs and symptoms.
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ZULRESSO® is a prescription medicine used to treat Postpartum Depression in individuals 15 years and older.
It is not known if ZULRESSO is safe and effective in individuals less than 15 years of age.
ZULRESSO can cause serious side effects, including:
Before receiving ZULRESSO, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
ZULRESSO and some medicines may interact with each other and cause serious side effects.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take other antidepressants, opioids, or Central Nervous System (CNS) depressants (such as benzodiazepines).
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Your healthcare provider will decide if other medicines can be taken with ZULRESSO.
ZULRESSO is given to you by continuous intravenous (IV) infusion into your vein. The infusion will last for a total of 60 hours (2.5 days).
ZULRESSO can cause serious side effects, including:
How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal thoughts and actions?
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you:
The most common side effects of ZULRESSO include:
These are not all the side effects of ZULRESSO.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please also see Full Prescribing Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide for ZULRESSO® and discuss any questions you may have with your healthcare provider.
ZULRESSO® (brexanolone) is a prescription medicine used to treat Postpartum Depression in individuals 15 years and older.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ZULRESSO can cause serious side effects, including: Excessive sedation and sudden loss of consciousness. ZULRESSO may cause you to feel very sleepy (excessive sedation) or pass out (loss of consciousness). Your healthcare provider should check you for symptoms of excessive sleepiness every 2 hours while you are awake