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Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry 1996;3(2):156-61. Published online: Feb, 1, 1996
Many pregnant women have to receive psychotropic medication during pregnancy and lactation period, despite the proven and assumed risks to the fetus or neonate. A brief summary of drug metabolism and pharmacodynamics is given. Principles and quidelines of using psychotropic agents during pregnancy and lactation period are presented for psychotic disorders, bipolar affective disorders, depression and anxiety disorders, with due consideration for relative benefits and risks of choosing among psychotropic drugs and alternative treatments.
Keywords Pregnancy;Psychiatric patients;Pharmacotherapy.