One of the most common questions from our obstetric patients is “What medications can I safely take while pregnant?”.
We have compiled a list of some common problems and medications that have been medically accepted to be safe during pregnancy.
Be sure to let your physician know if you are taking any over the counter medications.
NOTE: DO NOT TAKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICATIONS IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC OR HAVE HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THEM.
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COLD, ALLERGIES, CONGESTION Benadryl (plain)
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UPSET STOMACH, HEARTBURN, ACID REFLUX TUMS |
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COUGH Robitussin
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DIARRHEA No medication |
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INSOMNIA Tylenol PM
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FEVERS, ACHES, PAIN Tylenol |
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CONSTIPATION Fibercon |
VITAMINS Take only the vitamins recommended |
NOTE: IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS PERSIST, CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR PROCEED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM.
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF MEDICATIONS SHOULD BE AVOIDED:
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Acitretin (Soritane) |
Finasteride (Propecia) |
Podophyllin/Podophyllum |
IMPORTANT NOTE : ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE
TAKING ANY PRESCRIPTION OR OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS.