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Pregnant, Takes Allergy-related Drugs And Drugs For Depression And Anxiety. Safe?
Question: A good friend's daughter is about 2 months pregnant. She takes allergy-related drugs and drugs for depression and anxiety. Do we know how such drugs impact on a pregnancy? I know her mother is fearful for a successful outcome because of these drugs.
Brief Answer:
Developmental defects
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are several drugs in category X that are contraindicated during pregnancy.
The first 12-14 weeks of the pregnancy is responsible for the development of major organs in the body. Most drugs are contraindicated during this time. There is always a possibility of developmental defect/congenital anomalys in the fetus due to the effect of these drugs. Anti allergic drugs like hydroxyzine, and drugs affecting the CNS like benzo group, triazolam group etc are contraindicated. It will depend on what drugs your friend is actually taking. She needs to inform her obstetrician about all the drugs she has been taking so that they can be changed if required.
Developmental defects
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are several drugs in category X that are contraindicated during pregnancy.
The first 12-14 weeks of the pregnancy is responsible for the development of major organs in the body. Most drugs are contraindicated during this time. There is always a possibility of developmental defect/congenital anomalys in the fetus due to the effect of these drugs. Anti allergic drugs like hydroxyzine, and drugs affecting the CNS like benzo group, triazolam group etc are contraindicated. It will depend on what drugs your friend is actually taking. She needs to inform her obstetrician about all the drugs she has been taking so that they can be changed if required.
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