Question 1

does adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) cause birth defects or autism?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no reported birth defects with the use of prescribed Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine). There has also been no link found between use of Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and development of autism. Does not mean a child born to a woman who used Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) can't develop autism - just does not happen at any increased incidence than the general population.

Question 2

husband and i are trying to conceive. i am healthy and not on any meds but he is (adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) 40mg). are there risks of birth defects due to his meds?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is classified as class c for pregnancy.  Pregnant mice give Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) have some changes in brain chemistry, but this has not been shown in humans.  While if you were the one taking Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) you might consider stopping.  The risk from dad should be minimal.

Question 3

8wks preg and have been taking zofran (ondansetron) as needed. heard it causes birth defects. i dont take it daily just as needed. will the baby be ok?

Accepted Answer

Category B=safe: This drug is listed as a category "B" drug during pregnancy. This label is applied to drugs where existing studies show no fetal effect in the 1st or later trimesters. Since there is a lack of large scale studies on this and many other meds, it cannot be put in class A, the safest, but it is about as safe as true research can show.

Question 4

does ureaplasma cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

No: It is an infection that should be treated but it does not normally cause birth defects.

Question 5

can listeriosis cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Birth complications: Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious complications in pregnant women. It can lead to infection of the amniotic fluid, premature labor, miscarriage, or stillbirth. Newborns who acquire listeria can also develop meningitis or sepsis.

Question 6

can spermicides cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: There are 2 reports of a very slight association of birth defects in children conceived whilst mothers were using spermicides. However these were retrospective rather than prospective studies, there are many more studies that refute the likelihood of subsequent birth defects.

Question 7

can radiotherapy cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Significant radiation to a fetus between 8 and 18 weeks causes brain damage and mental retardation.  Pregnant women should delay radiation therapy when possible until after the baby is born.  However, radiation therapy can be used in pregnant women with shields that protect the fetus if the area radiated is far enough away. Radiation in non-pregnant women or men does not cause birth defects.

Question 8

could an epidural cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

NO: Birth defects happen early in the pregnancy for the most part. An epidural happens in labor - it can't possibly cause a birth defect.

Question 9

what birth defects were caused by acutane?

Accepted Answer

See below: Accutane birth defects include  the ears, eyes, face, skull, heart and brain.

Question 10

what are the birth defects caused by depopoprovera?

Accepted Answer

None: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is not thought to cause any birth defects.

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