The formula for simple interest is I = prt where I is the simple interest, p is the principal, r is the rate of interest, and t is the period of time.
No anti-anxiety medication is completely safe during pregnancy, but some are much safer than others. The least safe anti-anxiety medications during pregnancy are benzodiazepines, such as Xanax and Valium. They inhibit brain function by enhancing the potency of the neurotransmitter GABA. According to a study published in the November 2007 issue of Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, benzodiazepines increase the risk of low birth weight, preterm birth and congenital malformations.
The management of women with depression during pregnancy is based on balancing the potential risk of the symptoms against the potential risks of pharmacotherapy.3 Antidepressant medications are among the best-studied medications in pregnancy, and the evidence of their safety is substantial.2, 8 Guidelines for the selection of treatments for depression in pregnant women are summarized in Table 3.25, 26