Pregnancy Risks
Lexapro and Pregnancy
The FDA states doctors should only prescribe Lexapro (escitalopram) to a pregnant patient if the potential benefit justifies the risk to the fetus. Always speak with your physician before…
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Famotidine and Pregnancy
Consult with your doctor before taking famotidine while pregnant. Animal studies have not shown adverse fetus development effects. However, data on pregnant individuals aren’t sufficient…
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Amlodipine and Pregnancy
It’s not clear whether amlodipine is 100% safe in pregnant or breastfeeding individuals. It’s also not known whether amlodipine is excreted significantly via the breast milk. So,…
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Atorvastatin and Pregnancy
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) use is contraindicated (not advisable) during pregnancy and lactation. The FDA currently recommends against Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) use during pregnancy as…
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Amoxicillin and Pregnancy
While no studies have directly observed this drug’s effects on pregnant humans, a variety of animal studies have shown that taking amoxicillin does no harm to the fetus. …
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Metronidazole and Pregnancy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that metronidazole should not be taken in the first trimester of pregnancy. What the Research Says Metronidazole crosses the placenta to go from the…
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Hydroxyzine and Pregnancy
The use of hydroxyzine is contraindicated during pregnancy because its effects on the fetus are not fully understood. Does Hydroxyzine Cause Birth Defects? Studies on pregnant mice and rats…
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Naproxen and Pregnancy
It is not recommended that cisgender women in their third trimester, beyond 30 weeks of gestation, take naproxen unless a doctor prescribes it. There is some indication that taking this…
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Omeprazole and Pregnancy
You should consult your doctor before taking omeprazole if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medication passes into breast milk, and the effects on a nursing infant are unknown. Can…
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Trazodone and Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant, talk with your doctor before taking trazodone. Taking trazodone is generally not recommended for pregnant and/or…
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