Pregnancy Risks
Hydralazine and Pregnancy
Hydralazine and pregnancy often do not mix, although there are exceptions to this rule. Specifically, hydralazine has an FDA pregnancy rating of “C.” That rating means some…
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Levothyroxine and Pregnancy
Studies investigating the effects of levothyroxine and pregnancy have found that levothyroxine does not appear to increase the risk of harmful effects to the fetus. For starters, thyroid…
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Hydrochlorothiazide and Pregnancy
In its discussion of hydrochlorothiazide and pregnancy, the FDA warns that the routine use of diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide during a normal pregnancy is inappropriate and can expose the…
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Fluoxetine and Pregnancy
The FDA states that healthcare providers should only prescribe fluoxetine to a pregnant patient if the potential benefit justifies the potential risks to the mother and her developing baby.…
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Citalopram and Pregnancy
There are no well-controlled or adequate studies for citalopram (Celexa) and pregnancy. Clinical findings have reported that newborns exposed to citalopram (Celexa) during the third trimester…
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Amitriptyline and Pregnancy
Amitriptyline is in the FDA’s category C for pregnancy medications. This classification indicates that there has not been enough research done on the effects of this medication in…
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Oxycodone and Pregnancy
Although the available evidence supports the combination of oxycodone and pregnancy as likely safe, more tests are necessary. Oxycodone carries a Category B pregnancy rating, which means it…
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Metoprolol and Pregnancy
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies investigating metoprolol and pregnancy. The FDA says that metoprolol should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. The FDA goes on…
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Methocarbamol and Pregnancy
There is no testing to indicate if methocarbamol and pregnancy are a problematic combination. Anyone pregnant or expecting to become pregnant should let their medical provider know before…
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Tizanidine and Pregnancy
When considering tizanidine and pregnancy, look at the Pregnancy Category for the drug. For tizanidine, that is Category C, which means that animal research indicates this drug causes harm to…
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