Pregnancy Risks
Ozempic and Pregnancy
It is unknown whether Ozempic (semaglutide) will cause harm to a human fetus. However, during an embryo fetal development study, the fetuses of pregnant cynomolgus monkeys were negatively…
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Victoza and Pregnancy
Victoza (liraglutide) should only be used during pregnancy when the potential benefit justifies the potential risk, as the results of animal reproduction studies suggest that exposure to this…
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Valacyclovir and Pregnancy
There are no studies to indicate that valacyclovir is dangerous during pregnancy. For instance, one small study introduced the similar antiviral acyclovir to about 750 pregnant individuals and…
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Otezla and Pregnancy
The FDA states that “adequate and well-controlled studies with Otezla (apremilast)” have not yet been conducted in pregnant women. The FDA concludes, however, that all pregnancies,…
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Rexulti and Pregnancy
There is not enough evidence to know if Rexulti (brexpiprazole) is harmful to a developing fetus. However, pregnant parents who take antipsychotic drugs like Rexulti during the third trimester…
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Cosentyx and Pregnancy
The FDA states there is limited available data regarding the effects of Cosentyx (secukinumab) on pregnancy, and therefore, it is difficult to determine any drug-associated adverse…
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Dupixent and Pregnancy
Dupixent should not be used during pregnancy, as research has not yet established whether the medication will harm the fetus. Dupixent and Lactation Those who are breastfeeding or are planning…
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Finasteride and Pregnancy
This drug is not recommended for cisgender women in general and should not be taken or handled by those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It could lead to delta abnormalities in all three…
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Doxycycline and Pregnancy
There is not enough evidence on the effects of doxycycline during pregnancy. It is recommended to follow your doctor’s advice. Doxycycline and Lactation Tetracyclines are excreted in…
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Sildenafil and Pregnancy
Sildenafil may be used in cisgender women for female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) as well as for the treatment and management of PAH. Surprisingly, recent research has also examined the…
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