Pregnancy and breastfeeding can be an exciting and challenging time for parents, and making informed decisions about medication use during these periods is important. Many medications are safe to use while pregnant or lactating, but some are dangerous. However, finding reliable information about the safety of medications can be overwhelming, especially in regards to the […] More
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Genapap, Feverall, Actamin Maximum Strength, Altenol, Aminofen, Apra, Aceta, Tempra, Paracetamol, Apo-Acetaminophen, Panadol, Dymadon, Calpol) is a Category B drug during pregnancy: B. No Evidence of Risk in Humans Adequate, well-controlled studies in pregnant women have not shown increased risk of fetal abnormalities despite adverse findings in animals, or, in the absence of […] More
Did you use Zofran during pregnancy to combat morning sickness? A fellow blogger recently voiced her concerns about taking the drug due to some fairly new warnings about possible birth defects. My initial response urged her to weight the risks and benefits: “You have to weigh the risks and benefits. How sick are you? Is […] More
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now warning that magnesium sulfate injections may put a pregnant women’s fetus at risk if injections are administered for more than five days. Magnesium sulfate is used to prevent preterm labor as an “off-label” medication, which means that the use is not approved by the FDA. The Food […] More
