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what are the risks associated with taking tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

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Tamiflu (oseltamivir): Occasional allergic reaction with rash, but typical side effects are nausea, vomiting, and sometimes confusion
the other risk is high cost and chance it might not work for you.

Question 2

im on percocet and morphine er for pain conditions and just found out im pregnant. what are the risks associated with taking these medications?

Accepted Answer

Neonatal abstinence: syndrome is the major pregnancy complication.  Women taking opioids for pain are also passing it along to the fetus, and depending on a variety of factors, about 70% of babies born to moms on opioids will develop a withdrawal syndrome. If possible to taper the medication in your second trimester and use alternative pain management, that would be best. It is treatable in hospitals with expertise.

Question 3

what are the risks associated with taking nifedipine for preterm labor?

Accepted Answer

Risk vs reward: nifedipine has been shown in small trials to be useful as a tocolytic (stop uterine contractions and thus labor) and is used when traditinal medications fail. the side effects can range from mild dizzyness to hypotension and near fainting. It can also cause  swelling , constipation,headaches, and reflex tachycardia(fast heart rates). as always discuss options with your doctor .

Question 4

what are the risks associated with vbacs?

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Uterine rupture: There is a small but extremely serious risk of uterine rupture (the incision on the uterus opening).  This is why it is recommended that women vbac in hospitals where there is 24 hour a day in-house capablities to perform an emergency c-section rapidly.

Question 5

what are the risks associated with tanning?

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2 Big ones: sunburns and cancer.

Question 6

what are the risks associated with c-sections?

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Generally low risk: In general the chance of any complication is low.  The risks during the surgery are infection, bleeding, anesthetic complication, injury to the uterus, bladder or other internal organs.  The risk for future pregnancies include scar tissue formation, uterine rupture during labor and placenta accrete (where the placenta grows into the outer muscular layer of the uterus).

Question 7

what are the risks associated with an abortion?

Accepted Answer

Surgical Abortion: Risks include injury to the cervix/uterus, infection of the uterus/ fallopian tubes, uterine scarring or perforation, retained tissue, hemorrhage &amp; adverse reaction to anesthesia. See: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002912.htm

Question 8

what are the risks associated with amniocentesis?

Accepted Answer

Amniocentesis risks.: The risks from amniocentesis are fairly minimal.  The risks include bleeding, infection, rupture of membranes, damage to the fetus, and possible miscarriage (one in 600 to 800 procedures).  The baseline risk of miscarriage is at least one or two percent in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy - even with no procedures.  If this procedure is indicated for you - your doctor will fully discuss the risks.

Question 9

what are  the risks associated with organ donation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are not interested in being an organ donor while you are alive or after you have passed, make your feelings known to your family and next of kin.  In the United States your organs will not be removed without your permission if you are alive, or without permission from your next of kin if you have died.

Question 10

what are the risks associated with delivering the placenta?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Rarely the placenta does not seperate easily and can lead to bleeding.  Also, sometimes after the placenta comes out the uterus does not contract as it should, and you can have excessive bleeding.

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