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Will Conceiving Be Difficult Due To Intake Of Labetalol For Hypertension?

I m a bit concerned with me taking labetalol anti-hypertensive at an early age 39 due to hypertension. It s genetics. I try to eat healthy and exercise regularly but I guess i really need the medication to control it. My pressure goes up t0 145/75. I have no problem with my diastolic pressure. It s well-controlled. It s my systolic that bothers me. I wanna get pregnant again. Is it going to be a difficult pregnancy just in case? and also can my liver handle it for another 30 years of taking medication?
Thu, 21 May 2015
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Hi,
I did review your concern. Labetalol is a safe drug for pregnancy, infact many gynecologists prescribe it for pregnancy induced hypertension and preeclampsia. I would recommend you to consult your obstetrician if you are planning to get pregnant. There should not be any pressure related problems for conceiving apart from the risk of Pregnancy related Hypertension which can be nicely managed with great antihypertensives these days. However, your age puts you at risk of certain congenital problems in your child so a prenatal regular check up with serum markers and ultrasounds is mandatory for you. Morever, start taking folic acid after consultation with your gynecologist, it is always healthy for the fetus.
Wish you all the best my friend
Good luck
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Will Conceiving Be Difficult Due To Intake Of Labetalol For Hypertension?

Hi, I did review your concern. Labetalol is a safe drug for pregnancy, infact many gynecologists prescribe it for pregnancy induced hypertension and preeclampsia. I would recommend you to consult your obstetrician if you are planning to get pregnant. There should not be any pressure related problems for conceiving apart from the risk of Pregnancy related Hypertension which can be nicely managed with great antihypertensives these days. However, your age puts you at risk of certain congenital problems in your child so a prenatal regular check up with serum markers and ultrasounds is mandatory for you. Morever, start taking folic acid after consultation with your gynecologist, it is always healthy for the fetus. Wish you all the best my friend Good luck