Is it safe

I have had numerous doctors tell me that taking Klonopin and Parnate is fine during pregnancy. Is that true? I had a set of twins 3 yrs ago and the birth mom blames the medications on the slowness of their growth and how they act. They were a month early though.

are you kidding? where do you find these "doctors?" a simple search on the web or reading the warnings that come with the drugs or your own common sense will tell you that these things cannot be safe (they probably aren't safe for adults either- i know someone who just commited suicide shortly after starting klonopin) doesn't anyone wonder why children these days have so many allergies, asthma, behavior problems? isn't it the terrible food and the alll the medications their parents were on when they were in utero? i've copied some info for you. if oyu can't survive without these drugs, don't have children Clonazepam (Klonopin) may cause harm to an unborn baby, and may cause breathing or feeding problems in a newborn. But having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both the mother and the baby. Do not start taking Klonopin during pregnancy without telling your doctor you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Klonopin for seizures, do not stop taking this medicine without your doctor's advice. Seizure control is very important during pregnancy and the benefits of preventing seizures may outweigh any risks posed by taking Klonopin. Parnate and Pregnancy Risk The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses a pregnancy category system to classify the possible risks to a fetus when a specific medicine is taken during pregnancy. However, the FDA has not given Parnate a pregnancy risk classification, as is common with older medications. There is very little information available about the use of Parnate during pregnancy. There have been a few reports of birth defects and stillbirths in women taking Parnate, but it is not known if these problems were actually caused by the medicine itself. It is not known how Parnate might affect a growing fetus. However, since MAOIs (like Parnate) are usually used as a last resort in people with severe depression, it may not be possible for some pregnant women to stop taking Parnate. In fact, depression in the mother can be damaging to the baby. Recommendations for Using Parnate During Pregnancy If you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, let your healthcare provider know. He or she will consider both the benefits and risks of Parnate during pregnancy before making a recommendation for your particular situation.