Question 1

is carboxymethylcellulose safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is a Cellulose gum material.  I assume you are using it for dry eyes.  It is safe.

Question 2

is evamist safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

No estrogen: Evamist is a estrogen supplement approved for relief of menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes. Unsure why a woman in reproductive years would be using it? Nevertheless should not take it unless advised to for off label use by your doctor.

Question 3

is cubicin safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cubicin is an IV infusion antibiotic for severe skin infections, but it is safe for use in pregnancy and nursing.

Question 4

is epzicom safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is a combination of two medications for HIV infection. There are risks to this medication, including a risk of miscarriage.  However, the benefits to mother of treating HIV and preventing progression and to baby with preventing spread of HIV are overwhelming.  You should take your antiretrovirals if needed throughout pregnancy.

Question 5

is carbatrol safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is usually used for seizures.  There are associated birth defects with it.  However, not taking the drug and risking a seizure while pregnant is also problematic for mother and baby.  If you need to be on this medication then you should take extra Folic Acid and will need some extra vitamin K during the last month of the pregnancy.  It is ok with breastfeeding.

Question 6

is halflytely safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes*: Halflytely is a laxative - fda class c , which means that animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
It is commonly used after c-sections and unlikely to be of major concern given the short duration of use.

Question 7

is invenga (paliperidone) safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

No: Paliperidone is a "pregnancy category c" medication.  This means that there may be risks with using the medication.  Specifically for paliperidone, infants born to women who take the medication during the third trimester are at risk for having withdrawal symtoms, tremors, and involuntary muscle contractions.  T
breast feeding is also not recommended.

Question 8

is danazol safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

No: Danazol can cause a number of problems in pregnancy including problems with the genitalia. We don't recommend it during these problems.  Fortunately, Danazol is used for endometriosis which is usually improved in pregnancy.

Question 9

is curcumin safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Any food supplement has the potential to be helpful, but may also cause harm. Compounds found in nature often are the basis for medicines in most cultures. Some items can cross  into breastmilk but not cross the placenta.

For up to date information on what is known about compounds and medications in pregnancy and breastfeeding.  Go to 
http://www.Otispregnancy.Org/.

Question 10

is estradiol safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

No: Estradiol is a type of hormone made in the ovary.  We don't recommend it because it can feminize boy babies (make them look more like girl babies).  You should talk to your OB as soon as you find out you are pregnant if you are already taking estradiol.

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