Hello Rashmita,

Betacap is a beta blocker, that is used to prevent attacks of migraine in women having severe migraine.

Beta-blocking agents in general reduce perfusion of the placenta which may lead to adverse outcomes for the neonate, including pulmonary or cardiac complications, or premature birth. The newborn may experience additional adverse effects such as hypoglycemia and bradycardia. Hence is contraindicated during pregnancy.

Yes it is true that the symptoms of migraine do reduce slightly during pregnancy, but the effect is seen mainly in the last 2 trimesters.

But stopping the therapy midway is not advisible. Once the therapy is done, you might be able to have better control of your symptoms. Hence you should continue the therapy as advised by your doctor.

Once the therapy is completed, you can try for a baby.

Hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

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Hello Rashmita,

Please understand that, Betacap is a very good drug and many people all over the world use it.

The effects on a fetus, that i mentioned above, occur only when the medication is taken during pregnancy and not anytime before the pregnancy.

The description of your friends history, and the complications are not associated with use of betacap.

If you want to conceive in the near future, then, you can stop the medication at any time.

Once you stop the medication, the effects of the drug will end effectively after 48 hours after taking the last dose.

After 48 hours, there is no problem with concieving.

I hope this helps.

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