One of the most common questions from our obstetric patients is “What medications can I safely take while pregnant?”.
We have compiled a list of some common problems and medications that have been medically accepted to be safe during pregnancy.
Be sure to let your physician know if you are taking any over the counter medications.
NOTE: DO NOT TAKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICATIONS IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC OR HAVE HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THEM.
Cold, Allergies, Congestion
Benadryl (plain)
Sudafed (plain)
Saline nasal spay
Claritin
Zyrtec
Upset Stomach, Heartburn, Acid Reflux
TUMS
Zantac
Cough
Robitussin
(plain, with no letters after the name)
Diarrhea
No medication
Keep well hydrated
Insomnia
Tylenol PM
Benadryl
Unisom
Fevers, Aches, Pain
Tylenol
Constipation
Fibercon
Colace
Vitamins
Take only the vitamins recommended by your physician
NOTE: IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS PERSIST, CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR PROCEED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM.
The following list of medications should be avoided:
Acitretin (Soritane)
Androgens/Testosterone
ACE Inhibitors
Anticoagulants
Antithyroid Drugs
Azathioprine
Bexarotene
Chemotherapeutic Drugs
Chloramphenicol
Clarithromycin
Cocaine
Colchicine
Cyclosporin
Diethystilbesterol (DES)
Finasteride (Propecia)
Fluorouracil
Flutamide
Griseofulvin
Hydroxyurea
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Lead
Lithium
Mechlorethamine
Organic Mecury
Birth Control Bills/Hormones
Penicillamine
Paramethadione/Paradione
Seizure Medications
Podophyllin/Podophyllum
Potasium Iodide
Rifampin
Selenium Sulfide
Stanozolol (Winstrol)
Streptomycin, Kanamycin
Tazarotene (Tazorac)
Tetracycline
Thalidomide
Trimethadione, Tridione
Valporic Acid
Vitamin A (in doses >10,000 units/day)
NSAIDS (Ibuprofen, Aleve, Advil, Motrin)
Aspirin
IMPORTANT NOTE : ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE TAKING ANY PRESCRIPTION OR OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS.
