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Can Albendazole With Dexamethasone And Sodium Valproate Be Harmful To The Foetus?
hello doctor , i have been diagnosed with 8 mm neurocysticerosis in my mri and after a week it reduced to 5 mm , i had taken albendazole orally and dexamethasone i.v and also sodium valproate, i am 2 months pregnant . should i terminate my child as these drugs could lead to teratogenic effects to the foetus . my neurosurgeon told me to stop medications and he said cyst will resolve on its own but i dont want 1% risk too .. what do i to
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Can Albendazole With Dexamethasone And Sodium Valproate Be Harmful To The Foetus?
Hi, Your doctor is right. You should stop all the medication at once and follow up your pregnancy with a GYN specialist to see that everything is okay. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist