“ Concomitant use of antidepressants and benzodiazepines during pregnancy and associated risk of congenital malformations: a population-based cohort study in Taiwa

Lancet Psychiatry   2024 Aug;

The findings of this study suggest that the concomitant use of antidepressants and benzodiazepines during the first trimester is not associated with a substantial increase in risk for most malformation subtypes. However, considering other potential adverse effects of using both medications concomitantly, a thorough assessment of the risks and benefits is crucial for clinical decision making.