Question 1

is it safe to take nasacort (triamcinolone) aq while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it is safe.

Question 2

is it safe to take nasacort (triamcinolone) while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, this should be fine.

Question 3

is it safe to take qvar while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Qvar is an inhaler steroid used to treat asthma.  It is one of the preferred steroids for used in pregnancy noted by the american college of ob/gyn.  Minimal amounts make it to the breast milk, and it should not be a problem for the baby if used while breast feeding.

Question 4

is it safe to take aloxi while pregnant or breastfeeding?

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Yes: Yes it is safe to take.  Like all medications try to avoid unless you really need them.  Most of the nausea and vomitting of pregnancy resolves by 8 to 10 weeks.

Question 5

is it safe to take forteo while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

No: Forteo changes your parathyroid hormone levels. It has never been tested in pregnancy. The prescription of the drug is essentially incompatible with the period of life when a women is fertile. It should not be used in pregnancy or lactation..  If you have accidentally used it for a short time when pregnant, you should know that it seems unlikely to cause harm but this is certainly unproved.

Question 6

is it safe to take sabril while pregnant or breastfeeding?

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Probably  not: Sabril is a category c anticonvulsant.  Birth defects have been noted in animals.  And it does enter breastmilk.  However, if epilepsy is a major problem, the benefits of taking an anticonvulsant for the mother usually outweigh the theoretical risk to the fetus.

Question 7

is it safe to take soludyn while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

No: Solodyne is a tetracycline antibiotic commonly used for acne treatment.  In pregnancy and nursing it can pass through to the fetus and cause a discoloration of the baby's teeth that is not correctable.  Tetracyclines, including doxycycline, Minocycline and solodyne should not be used in pregnancy or while nursing.

Question 8

is it safe to take fazaclo while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Category b, no evidence of harm but like all medications, weigh possible risk to benefits.  'does the patient have to take it to function'?   Always discuss with your doctor before stopping a medication esp one like this.

Question 9

is it safe to take acuvail while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Probably as this is in the class of NSAID medications like Motrin (ibuprofen) which have been used for severe arthritis.  As eye drops the negligible amount that might enter your body should not be of concern.

Question 10

is it safe to take zostavax while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Nope & Unknown: If you're pregnant, you should not get the zostavax vaccine [it's a live virus]. After you get the vaccine, you should wait 3 months before you get pregnant [4 weeks according to the cdc]. If you're breastfeeding, we don't know how vaccine gets into your breast milk [usually they don't. Cdc says not contraindicated]. Zostavax has been tested in ages 50 and older.

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