Which Medicine Should Not Take During Pregnancy

100+ Topics Found

I am on several medications and I would like to know if they harm a baby early in a pregnancy. I may be pregnant, less than 3 weeks along (waiting for blood tests) but I am worried that my life-long medications have already harmed the baby if I am in fact pregnant. Is it still too early for the medications to have had an effect? I have cerebral palsy and chronic pain and am on these medications to treat all my symptoms - Tramadol, Ibuprofen, Diazepam, Temazepam, Cetirizine, Paracetamol, Propanolol, Amitriptyline, Oxybutynin and Tranexamic Acid. ## Hi Emma, Quoted below are the pregnancy warnings for each of the 10 drug names that you mentioned in your description. Some are safer than others, but I'd still highly recommend discussing this with your doctor before it's too late to ...

1 REPLY Filed under Tramadol

I had bleeding in 4th week of pregnancy. My dr stopped Ecosprin 75mg and advised Bedrest. Its all normal now after she did scan. She has again prescribed Ecosprin for coming 2 weeks. I'm worried if it can restart bleeding. ## HI, Preeti! So sorry about the problem you're having. Has your doctor done any blood work? Yes, the Ecosprin may cause more bleeding. But, in most cases, bleeding during pregnancy is caused by a lack of Progesterone, which should be supplemented back to prevent miscarriage. ## Hai doctor,i am pavani 34 year old. I lose my pregency's 3 times in 6 weeks by the reason of no heart beat starts. I am used levera 500mg daily morning &night. My doubt is,levera is given any effect.,

2 REPLIES Filed under Progesterone

I have been on Clonotril 0.25mg, one at night for the past couple of years, and I have recently found out that I am pregnant. Please let me know whether it's safe for me to continue taking Clonotril or if I need to switch to some other anti-anxiety drug during my pregnancy? ## What has your doctor advised? Clonotril contains the active ingredient Clonazepam, which is a Benzodiazepine and it has shown positive evidence of fetal risk, so you should consult your doctor, before continuing the medication.

1 REPLY Filed under Clonazepam

I m taking olanex frm 12 years since i wS diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I want to conceive now. Can i tke this medicine during pregnancy. Is it safe or is there any other med. Which i can use in its place during pregnancy ## This medication has been known to cause some risks to the baby during pregnancy, so it would be best to double check with your doctor to see if there are any alternatives that you can take, according to U.S. FDA reports. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight changes. Are you on any other medications?

1 REPLY Filed under Bipolar Disorder

I'm wondering how safe Lithobid is to take while pregnant. ## i take amoxicillin syncloxil and iberet folic together when pregnant is a really safe? ## i take amoxicillin syncloxil and iberet folic together when i pregnant is a really safe? ## There are some risks to taking Lithobid during pregnancy, which could include heart defects, so you should only take it, if your doctor is closely monitoring you and the babies heart, according to current FDA warnings. Yes, Nadja and Addeth, both of these medications are generally considered to be safe during pregnancy, but you only take them, if a medical professional has told you to do so. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Is there anything else I c...

3 REPLIES Filed under Lithobid

my friend who is on akt4 for the past 3 months is 8 weeks pregnant. is there any risk to the foetus ## my friend got 3mos pregnant,she under medication for her tb ,is myrin p safe for her baby ## I'm 2weeks pregnant can I take some pain block and hyospasmol ## please I'm 33yrs, i took primolut N for 10days, i stopped using it for like a month now, but my period is late for 2weeks. Is it possible that I'm pregnant?

3 REPLIES

Is oxetol safe to take during pregnancy. I have trigeminal neuralgia and I take oxetol 300 mg morning and night along with clonotril 0.25 mg. I'm planning to conceive but I don't know how would I do without oxetol as I can get seizures. Please advise.

I take 20mg of Prozac but do not know if i should stop it before getting pregnant? Is there anyone who got pregnant while on Prozac and the baby was fine with no issue, birth defects, complications? Has anyone stopped taking Prozac before getting pregnant and how did you do with your depression? ## Animal studies have revealed no evidence of fetal harm, but it is always best to consult your physician to be sure it is safe for you to take. The NIH does lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and mood changes. Are you on any other medications?

1 REPLY Filed under Prozac

Hi, My Wife is 20 Week pregnancy and on 18th week Dr, Asked for TSH Test and THS level is 3.6. She put some extra weight approx 7-8 KG with in 18 week of pregnancy. Then Dr. Prescribe Ebexid daily 1 tablet in to morning. we have taken it 6 days and then we visit to another Dr. and She asked to stop the tablet. I just want to know how safe Ebexid is? And we should continue take it or not. One thing I notice after taking Ebexid my wife is not putting so much weight. Thanks ## Hi Shant Jain, As far as side-effects go, Ebexid may cause allergy and gastrointestinal intolerance, especially in higher dosages. The side effects of thyroid (in Ebexid) additionally includes fatigue, increased appetite, weight loss, heat intolerance, fever, excessive sweating, hair loss, flushing, decreased bone mi...

3 REPLIES Filed under Allergies, Cough & Cold

does anyone know whether it is safe to take cyclozine during pregnancy/ ## Cyclizine is an antihistamine used primarily to prevent or treat nausea. There are no reports of problems from using it while pregnant, but you should ask your doctor or pharmacist to be certain that it is safe. Is there anything else I can help you with?

1 REPLY Filed under Cyclizine

Mine sixth month is running and and doctor advised me to take cyra-D bcoz i am having acidity.Pl i want to know is it safe to take or any side effects are there. ## Angsuman : Mine 2 month is running. having acidity and vomiting. is it save to take cyra D. any side effects. ## ARE YOU PREGNANT

2 REPLIES Filed under Nausea & Vomiting

Hi, i just found out I am pregnant. Should I stop taking Xarelto as I know it is not good for my unborn child or should I continue taking it until I go to the doctors and they will switch me to shots instead of oral meds? ## Hello, Jabri! How are you? Congratulations on the pregnancy. When it comes to pregnancy, you should not make any changes to what you do, or do not take, without your doctor's advice. The FDA says that risk cannot be ruled out with this medication, but taking into consideration the abruptly stopping it could risk both your life, as well as the baby's, please wait, until you consult them, to be safe. Is there anything else I can help with?

1 REPLY Filed under Xarelto

Is it safe drinking lagundi syrup even if I'm in my 4th week of pregnancy? My throat hurts. ## HI, Nette! Congrats on the baby! As to Lagundi, since this is an herbal product, not an actual medication, it hasn't been studied to see if it's safe to use during pregnancy. It would be best for you to see your doctor, before taking anything, to make sure that you only take something that is safe and won't harm your baby. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have a cough and cold and I'm 3 months pregnant...what medicine should I take? I cant sleep because of headaches. I did not consult a doctor yet. ## Is Lagundi syrup safe for pregnancy?? I'm on my 5 month now.. ## Hi i'm 35 weeks pregnant and i am taking lagundi ascof 300 mg and salbutamol sulfate 2 mg....

9 REPLIES Filed under Salbutamol

I am 13 weeks pregnant and have watery discharge with light odour.. Can I take metazol? I went to see my Dr when I knew about my pregnancy and had the same problem and he gave me metazol to take 1 tablet 3 times a day. ## If your doctor has directed you to take it, you should do so, as directed. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

1 REPLY Filed under Nausea & Vomiting

My cousin took betamox last night around 3AM in the morning. She started bleeding and she is only 8 weeks pregnant, could something be wrong with her baby? ## Hello, Motso! If she's bleeding, she needs to see a doctor immediately, both her life and the life of the baby could be in danger. Betamox contains the active ingredient Amoxicillin, it's just an antibiotic that's used to treat infections. While she shouldn't take it, unless her doctor tells her that it's okay, it won't usually cause such bleeding. Learn more Betamox details here. Its normal side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Does she have a doctor she can see? ## I am 7 weeks pregnant and I experienced a small amount of blood. My doctor gave me betamox. Will it...

6 REPLIES Filed under Amoxicillin

Has anyone taking opana er during pregnancy? I have been on them and do not want to stop because i will withdraw. I just want to know if anyone has had a healthy pregnancy while taking them? ## Opana contains the active ingredient Oxymorphone and its safety during pregnancy has not been established. Have you consulted your doctor? In most cases, when a woman is pregnant, the preferred medication to use for severe pain, or addiction, is Methadone, since it has been found to be safe. Learn more: ## Ok, first of all not everything that has been said by you guys is true. I've suffered from chronic pain for the pasr 12 years and have 4 beautiful ,healthy children. I was on Opana throughout almost all of my 4th pregnancy. By choice, I VERY SLOWLY and with the help of my doctor weaned myse...

38 REPLIES Filed under Opana

Hi, I am in 34 weeks of pregnancy. I had joint pain between my right thigh. So my doctor has prescribed me Evion Lc tablet. Can I take this? What are the side effects? Does this harm my baby? I am worried. ## Hello, Latha! How are you? Congratulations on the baby! This is just a nutritional supplement, so the U.S. FDA lists its only typical side effect as possibly being nausea, due to its potency. Are you on any other medications? Is this your first child?

1 REPLY Filed under Nausea & Vomiting

What happened if I took 40 topirol during pregnancy? ## thanu, from what I understand this medication is a brand of Topiramate classified as an anticonvulsant. You will need to take this under your doctor's supervision because in the USA Topiramate is part of pregnancy category D (per the FDA). "Topiramate can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman." [1] I hope this helps and wish you good health! [1]

1 REPLY Filed under Topiramate

My wife (32 yrs) missed her period for 7 days and she is pregnant (confirmed by HPT). We married for 1 yr. After marriage we tried to get pregnant and after two months she become pregnant. But it was a misscarriage, and only 4-5 weeks growth, also no hearbeat. How ever doctors said that she do not have any infertility problems. Then doctor asked us to wait for another 6 months and try to conveive. Again after two months of trying she is now pregnant, and missed her period for six days. For the past 6 months she is taking biopreg-F, one tablet each day. And ovasafe for three months.. Now I want to know whether is it safe for her to continue Biopreg-F and ovasafe till we meet doctor? We plan to meet doctor after 20 days of missing her period. thanks for your reply.

My sugar levels after getting pregnant are 180 plus for fasting n 270plus for pp.i am suffering from sugar from last one year were I was started with insulin lupisulin 30 because of my disease abdominal tuberculosis. After recovery I was checking my sugar levels wich was 150 in pp.after getting pregnant last month sugar levels increased .my doctor has prescribed lupisulin r three times with 10 units before meals n at night 10pm a insulin named insulated with 14 units, I want to know tat whether I m in proper medications. Second my sugar problem will not effect my child if after insulin I have proper levels . Please do guide as I m worried about it. ## Blood glucose control is one of the most important factors during pregnancy. Tight blood glucose control, helps to ensure the best chance...

1 REPLY Filed under Glucose

Can't find what you're looking for?