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.
Check with your doctor before taking these in the first trimester. Check with your doctor before taking any other medications, especially in the first trimester. *Note: No drug can be considered 100% safe to use during pregnancy. Some alternative therapies have been shown to be safe and effective for pregnant women to relieve some of the uncomfortable side effects of pregnancy.