April 2009
57 posts
Capex and Pregnancy →
Capex, a corticosteroid medication, is recommended for use during pregnancy only when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and…
Pregnancy and Bladder Control →
During pregnancy, it may be difficult to maintain bladder control. Your pelvic floor muscles can become weakened during pregnancy due to the added weight and pressure of pregnancy. …
Clobevate and Pregnancy →
Women who are pregnant should only use Clobevate (clobetasol) during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and…
Clinacort and Pregnancy →
Clinacort (triamcinolone) should only be used by pregnant women when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Claritin and Pregnancy →
Claritin (loratadine), a very popular antihistamine, is considered relatively safe to use during pregnancy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has labeled Claritin as a category B…
Ciclesonide and Pregnancy →
Ciclesonide should only be used by pregnant women when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has labeled…
Clarinex and Pregnancy →
Women who are pregnant should avoid using Clarinex. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has labeled Clarinex as a category C medication, meaning the effects of the medication have not been…
Chlorpheniramine and Pregnancy →
The commonly used over-the-counter cold and allergy medication chlorpheniramine is considered relatively safe for use during pregnancy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has…
Afrin and Pregnancy →
The decongestant nasal spray Afrin hasn’t been thoroughly studied in pregnant women, so its use is not recommended during pregnancy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed…
Alclometasone and Pregnancy →
The corticosteroid alclometasone is recommended for use during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and Drug…
Alocril and Pregnancy →
Alocril eye drops are considered relatively safe for use during pregnancy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed Alocril as a category B drug, indicating that no fetal…
Adipex and Pregnancy →
Because there have been no well controlled studies involving Adipex and pregnancy, the use of the drug is not recommended in pregnant mothers unless the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh…
Adriamycin and Pregnancy →
An antineoplastic medication, Adriamycin is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless there is no other viable option for the mother. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has…
Benadryl and Pregnancy →
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it is expected to be safe to take Benadryl during pregnancy. Benadryl side effects, however, could affect a nursing infant. It is…
Alomide and Pregnancy →
Alomide, an ophthalmic medication, is believed to be relatively safe for use during pregnancy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed Alomide as a category B drug, indicating that…
Amcinonide and Pregnancy →
Amcinonide is a topical corticosteroid that is typically only recommended for use during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The…
Astelin and Pregnancy →
Astelin, a type of antihistamine commonly recommended for allergy sufferers, should only be used by pregnant women when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks…
Allegra and Pregnancy →
Allegra, a popular prescription antihistamine, should be used during pregnancy only when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food…
Ana-Guard and Pregnancy →
Ana-Guard is a type of emergency medication that is used to treat conditions such as allergic reaction and shock, but should not be used during pregnancy without discussing its use…
Azelastine and Pregnancy →
Azelastine is a type of antihistamine medication that should only be used during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S….
Allerdryl and Pregnancy →
Allerdryl, a sedating type of antihistamine, is considered relatively safe for use during pregnancy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed Allerdryl as a category B drug,…
Adoxa and Pregnancy →
The broad spectrum antibiotic Adoxa is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless there are no other antibiotic options available. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed…
Alavert and Pregnancy →
Alavert, an over-the-counter antihistamine medication used to treat allergies, appears relatively safe to use during pregnancy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed…
Gestational Diabetes Clinical Trials →
Gestational diabetes clinical trials are done to test the safety and effectiveness of new treatment methods. Trials may begin with small pilot studies, followed by larger studies. Many clinical…
Autism and the Flu →
There have been concerns regarding autism and the flu. One concern is in regards to the thimerosal that is in a flu shot. Another concern is a link between having the flu during …
St. John's Wort and Pregnancy →
Studies reveal that caution should be used when taking St. John’s wort during pregnancy. It is recommended that pregnant women consult with a health care professional prior to taking St….
Postpartum Psychosis Linked to Bipolar Disorder →
Researchers have recently announced that postpartum psychosis has a strong link to bipolar disorder, and may, in fact, be the emergence of the condition in previously undiagnosed patients….
Crohn's Disease and Pregnancy →
Crohn’s disease generally does not affect an individual from having a healthy pregnancy. Consult with a healthcare professional prior to conceiving to discuss precautions and medications. It…
Codeine and Pregnancy →
Codeine is typically only prescribed during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. Codeine has been listed as a category C drug by the
Demolox and Pregnancy →
The antidepressant medication Demolox is recommended for use during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. While the U.S. Food and Drug…
How Is Gestational Diabetes Diagnosed →
Most pregnant women are routinely screened for gestational diabetes regardless of the presence of risk factors for its development during the 24-28 week of pregnancy. The most common…
How Gestational Diabetes Can Affect your Baby →
While most pregnant women with gestational diabetes deliver healthy babies, the condition can put both mother and baby at risk for serious complications. Babies born to mothers with…
Meloxicam and Pregnancy →
Meloxicam should not be used during pregnancy. Although there have been no studies performed on humans, research has shown that meloxicam causes birth defects in animals. If you are…
Antihistamines and Breastfeeding →
The general concerns of using antihistamines during breastfeeding are the effects on the mother’s milk supply, and the possibility of absorption by the infant. Some studies have found that…
Advil and Pregnancy →
It is recommended that you consult with your health care provider before taking Advil while pregnant. It is unknown at this time if Advil is dangerous to your unborn child. Although it is…
Defanyl and Pregnancy →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified Defanyl as a pregnancy category C drug. This medication should only be used during pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the potential…
Diabeta and Pregnancy →
Diabeta should only be used during pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks to the developing fetus. It has not been studied on humans but showed negative side effects with animal…
Fish Oil and Pregnancy →
Preliminary studies have found that taking fish oil supplements during pregnancy can improve the baby’s hand-eye coordination. However, not enough studies have been done to know if fish…
Depacon and Pregnancy →
For many patients, the use of Depacon (valproic acid) during pregnancy is not recommended. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed Depacon as a category D drug, indicating that…
Gum Disease Raises Diabetes Risk in Pregnant Women →
U.S. researchers now report that pregnant women who have periodontal disease are at an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes. In a recent study, scientists have linked a…
Rheumatrex and Pregnancy →
Rheumatrex is not recommended during pregnancy. It may cause birth defects or fetal death. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant before taking this…
Schizophrenia and Pregnancy →
A pregnant woman’s mental health can have a profound effect on her unborn child. Researchers have discovered that children who are born to women who experience a death in their family in the
Depakote and Pregnancy →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed the anticonvulsant medication Depakote a category D drug, meaning that it has been shown to cause birth defects in a developing fetus….
Depakene and Pregnancy →
The anticonvulsant medication Depakene is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless the benefits to the mother clearly and overwhelmingly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus…
Desvenlafaxine and Pregnancy →
The antidepressant medication desvenlafaxine is typically only recommended for use during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus….
Desyrel and Pregnancy →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed Desyrel (trazodone) as a category C drug, meaning it has not been well studied in pregnant women. Although animal studies have revealed…
Diastat and Pregnancy →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed Diastat as a category D drug, indicating that it is considered generally unsafe to use in pregnant women. Diastat received this listing due…
Divalproex and Pregnancy →
The anticonvulsant medication divalproex is typically only recommended for use during pregnancy if the benefits to the mother substantially outweigh the potential risks to the fetus. The…
Clozapine and Pregnancy →
Clozapine (Clozaril) is considered relatively safe to use during pregnancy. It is labeled as a category B drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, meaning it does not appear to…
Clozaril and Pregnancy →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has labeled Clozaril (clozapine) a category B drug, meaning it is considered relatively safe during pregnancy. As with any medication, you should…