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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) During Pregnancy Linked to Behavioral Disorders in Children
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
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Using Zofran During Pregnancy: Weighing the Benefits and Risks
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
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Magnesium Sulfate Injections Put Fetus at Risk, Study Claims
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
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Contraindicated Drugs to Avoid During Breastfeeding: Category L5 Medications
From Acitretin to Vinorelbine, learn about the most common medications deemed contraindicated during breastfeeding with the following general overview of category L5 drugs. Medication Pregnancy Risk Category Breastfeeding Risk Category Acitretin (Soriatane) X L5 Aliskiren (Tekturna, Valturna, Tekturna HCT) C (first trimester) D (second, third trimester) L3 L5 (in premature infants) Aminopterin X L5 Amiodarone […] More
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Contraindicated Drugs to Avoid During Pregnancy: Category X Medications
From Acitretin to Warfarin, learn about the most common medications deemed contraindicated during pregnancy with the following general overview of category X drugs. Medication Pregnancy Risk Category Breastfeeding Risk Category Acitretin (Soriatane) X L5 Aminopterin X L5 Anastrozole (Arimidex) X L5 Atorvastatin (Lipitor, Caduet, Atorvastatin Calcium) X L3 Black Cohosh X L4 Blue Cohosh (Blue […] More
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Risk Categories: Herbs, Minerals, and Vitamins
From Acorus Calamus to Zinc Salts, learn about the safety of the most common herbs, minerals, and vitamins during pregnancy and breastfeeding with the following general overview of herbs, minerals, and vitamins. Herb/Mineral/Vitamin Pregnancy Risk Category Breastfeeding Risk Category Acorus Calamus (Sweet Flag Root) Possibly Hazardous L4 Aloe Vera Possibly Hazardous L3 Ascorbic Acid (Ascorbicap, Cecon, […] More
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Risk Categories: Vaccines
From Anthrax to Yellow Fever, learn about the safety of the most common vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding with the following general overview of vaccines. Vaccine Pregnancy Risk Category Breastfeeding Risk Category Anthrax Vaccine C L3 Cholera Vaccine (Dukoral) C L3 Diphtheria + Tetanus + Pertussis Vaccine (DTap/Tdap/DTP) B L2 Diphtheria + Tentanus Vaccine (DT, […] More
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Risk Categories: Medications Z
From Zafirlukast to Zuclopenthixol, learn about the safety of the most common medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding with the following general overview of drugs that begin with the letter Z. Medication Pregnancy Risk Category Breastfeeding Risk Category Zafirlukast (Accolate) B L3 Zaleplon (Sonata, Starnoc) C L2 Zanamivir (Relenza) C L3 Zidovudine (Retrovir, Combivir, Novo-Azt) C L3 […] More
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Risk Categories: Medications Y
Learn about the safety of the most common medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding with the following general overview of drugs that begin with the letter Y. Medication Pregnancy Risk Category Breastfeeding Risk Category Yellow Fever Vaccine (YF-Vax, Arilvax, Stamaril) C L4 Pregnancy Risk Categories A. Controlled Studies Show No Risk Adequate, well-controlled studies in […] More
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Risk Categories: Medications X
Learn about the safety of the most common medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding with the following general overview of drugs that begin with the letter X. Medication Pregnancy Risk Category Breastfeeding Risk Category Xenon-133 (Xenon-133) C L3 Xylometazoline C L3 Pregnancy Risk Categories A. Controlled Studies Show No Risk Adequate, well-controlled studies in pregnant […] More
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Risk Categories: Medications W
Learn about the safety of the most common medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding with the following general overview of drugs that begin with the letter W. Medication Pregnancy Risk Category Breastfeeding Risk Category Warfarin (Coumadin, Panwarfin, Warfilone, Marevan) X L2 Pregnancy Risk Categories A. Controlled Studies Show No Risk Adequate, well-controlled studies in pregnant […] More
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Risk Categories: Medications V
From Valacyclovir to Vinorelbine, learn about the safety of the most common medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding with the following general overview of drugs that begin with the letter V. Medication Pregnancy Risk Category Breastfeeding Risk Category Valacyclovir (Valtrex, Valaciclovir) B L1 Valdecoxib (Bextra) C L3 Valerian Officinalis (Valerian Root, Garden Valerian, Garden Heliotrope, All-heal) Probably […] More
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