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Is Amlong Safe To Use During Pregnancy?

Hi, I am 6 weeks pregnant right now. I have high BP history for last 7 years and was taking aten 25 mg everyday. After I got to know about my pregnancy, my cardiologist asked me to change from Beta Blocker to Amlong 2.5 mg. I want to know if Amlong 2.5 is safe in pregnancy. Thank you for all your help
Thu, 13 Apr 2023
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Hello,

atenolol is not recommended during pregnancy and your doctor wisely told you to stop it. Amlodipine is a safer drug but it's a C-category drug which means that it can be used only when it's absolutely necessary. This is up to your doctor to decide. No drug is 100% safe during pregnancy. The safest seems to be methyldopa. If you're anxious about the new pill, you should discuss your concerns with your doctor. Your doctor can advise you on the most appropriate treatment for your case.

I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Kind Regards,
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis
Internal Medicine Specialist

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Is Amlong Safe To Use During Pregnancy?

Hello, atenolol is not recommended during pregnancy and your doctor wisely told you to stop it. Amlodipine is a safer drug but it s a C-category drug which means that it can be used only when it s absolutely necessary. This is up to your doctor to decide. No drug is 100% safe during pregnancy. The safest seems to be methyldopa. If you re anxious about the new pill, you should discuss your concerns with your doctor. Your doctor can advise you on the most appropriate treatment for your case. I hope I ve answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance. Kind Regards, Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis Internal Medicine Specialist