Pregnancy Risks
Lamotrigine and Pregnancy
The effect of lamotrigine (Lamictal) and pregnancy is unknown. There are no adequate clinical studies or well controlled studies available. Lamotrigine can be given to pregnant women if the…
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Topamax and Pregnancy
The use of Topamax is not recommended during pregnancy due to the risk of fetal harm, including a higher risk of cleft palate or cleft lip. Pregnancy registry data show that infants who are…
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Prozac and Pregnancy
Patients curious about the use of Prozac and pregnancy risks should talk to their medical provider about their options. The FDA states that healthcare providers should only prescribe Prozac…
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Propranolol and Pregnancy
When considering propranolol and pregnancy, one of the first things to look at is the pregnancy rating. For propranolol, that rating is C, meaning that the drug has had an adverse effect on…
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Clonidine and Pregnancy
Clonidine and pregnancy may not be a good fit. It currently has a pregnancy rating of C, which means animal testing shows it may have an adverse effect on a developing fetus. There are no…
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Abilify and Pregnancy
Abilify and pregnancy do not mix. Studies show that babies may experience withdrawal if their mothers take Abilify (aripiprazole) during pregnancy. Potential withdrawal symptoms include…
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Pregabalin and Pregnancy
The use of pregabalin during pregnancy has not been adequately studied in humans. Pregabalin and pregnancy risks should be taken into consideration before this medication is used in pregnant…
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Baclofen and Pregnancy
Baclofen does not have an official pregnancy rating in the United States. It is rated B3 in Australia. In Australia, that rating indicates that baclofen has only been given to a limited number…
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Percocet and Pregnancy
Percocet and pregnancy studies have not been conducted in animals. That said, nonhuman animal studies of opioid use during pregnancy show adverse effects on the fetus. In fact, clinical…
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Diclofenac and Pregnancy
Diclofenac and pregnancy may not be an issue, except during the last trimester. The FDA warns that NSAIDs like diclofenac (Flector, Cambia, Zorvolex) should be avoided in late pregnancy…
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