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Is It Safe To Have Vasograin During Pregnancy?

Posted on Sat, 6 Jun 2015

Question: My wife is 8 weeks pregnant she is a patient of migrain today she took 1/2 tablet of vasograin is this medicine safe during pregnancy

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vasograin not safe in pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,I have gone through your question and understand your questions.
Vasograin contains ergotamine and is contraindicated in pregnancy with risk of birth defects and abortion or premature labor.
Migraine headache is mostly episodic and common in females. Treatment depends upon number of attacks and incapacitation.
Treatment is divided into
1) Acute symptomatic treatment: paracetamol is safe in pregnancy
2) Prophylaxis for migraine: Propranolol is relatively safe in pregnancy. Second choice may me amitriptyline.
3) Preventive measures: Proper meals at regular interval, adequate rest, good fluid intake. Avoid sunlight, chocolate and other identified triggers.
Ergotamines work specifically for migraine pain. But doctors advise against taking these drugs during pregnancy. They carry a risk of birth defects, especially if taken in the first trimester. These drugs may also stimulate labor contractions and premature birth.
I would suggest her to consult a neurologist and get appropriate treatment which is safe in pregnancy
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Thanks for ur answer Dr if u can kindly tell that the 1/2 tablet taken this time will also harm the baby we will not give this medicine again during pregnancy

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to cause abnormality in your case but be in regular follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX,
I understand your concern.
The reported incidence of fetal malformations is very rare and associated with multiple drug usage . Single dose half tablet is very unlikely to result in any such problem.
I will advice you to be in regular follow up of your obstetrician and undergo USG at 18-20 weeks for anomaly scan. Earlier USG as adviced by your doctor.
I will again emphasize that its very unlikely to cause any problem in your case.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj