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Does cytotec (misoprostol) have bad effects on conceiving?

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Yes: Cytotec (misoprostol) administration to women who are pregnant can cause birth defects, abortion, or premature birth. Uterine rupture has been reported when Cytotec was administered in pregnant women to induce labor or to induce abortion beyond the eighth week of pregnancy . Please don't take it if your are trying to get pregnant. Source: www. Drugs.Com. Best wishes.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/7/2016

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