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Are Saaz, Wysolone, HCQS And Shelcal Safe During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Aug 2018
Question: Hi
My wife taking below mentioned drugs for Inflammatory arthritis
saaz 500 mg 1-1-1,
Wysolene 2.5mg (Alternative days ),
HCQS 200 mg 0-0-1,
Shelcal 500mg 0-0-1.
She is pregnant now 4-5 weeks completed. Is it safe have all above drugs during pregnancy ?

Note: Gynecologist advised that HCQS and Saaz are not safe during pregnancy.
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Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Only Shelcal is safe.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Thank you for posting the question.

I have gone through the medical history of your wife in detail.

Out of the drugs that she is presently taking, HCQS and Saaz are strictly contraindicated as these are known to cause abnormalities and anomalies in the baby.

Wysolone, comparatively safer, but still it can cause hormonal changes in the mother as well as baby and hence it would be better if she avoids taking it.

Only Shelcal is safe to be taken and she should continue to take it during pregnancy.

I hope the answer was useful.

Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Mahaveer Patil (44 minutes later)
The concern is before 1 and half years we were forced to abort the baby due to urinary infection. In case (We would take this decision at last) we abort the baby, will this cause any issue in future pregnancy ?

Rhematologist may reduce the dosage or advise to take alternative drugs which are very safe at during pregnancy.

Please i am awaiting for your reply.
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Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better to avoid abortion.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes, abortion now will cause pregnancy issues in later age.It is always better to avoid abortion.

You can ask a rheumatologist for safer drugs in pregnancy but as far as I know,all anti - rheumatic drugs are harmful and no such safer drug is available at present.

Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Mahaveer Patil (16 hours later)
Finally i need clear cut suggestion what has to be done in this regards.
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Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Continue pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:

Hello again,

My suggestion would be- If the arthritis pain is bearable,continue with pregnancy.

For minimal pain, you can apply local ayurvedic/herbal oils.
Paracetamol is well tolerated and she can take it whenever the pain is more.

Avoid all other drugs. Shelcal should be continued.

Consult your gynecologist doctor before taking a final decision.

Take care.

Dr. Mahaveer Patil , Orthopaedic Surgeon
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Are Saaz, Wysolone, HCQS And Shelcal Safe During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Only Shelcal is safe. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for posting the question. I have gone through the medical history of your wife in detail. Out of the drugs that she is presently taking, HCQS and Saaz are strictly contraindicated as these are known to cause abnormalities and anomalies in the baby. Wysolone, comparatively safer, but still it can cause hormonal changes in the mother as well as baby and hence it would be better if she avoids taking it. Only Shelcal is safe to be taken and she should continue to take it during pregnancy. I hope the answer was useful. Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have. Regards.