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Is it safe to take sudafted while pregnant if im in my first trimester?
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SUDAFED/PREGNANCY: Taking 1-2 during the first trimester will not harm the baby but not always.
Answered 10/4/2016
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A little risky: Pseudoephedrine constricts blood vessels. One study showed an increased incidence (3.2%) of gastroschisis, a defect in the abdominal wall, in infants of mothers who took Pseudoephedrine during the first trimester. This can be seen on fetal ultrasound as early as 14 weeks.Please discuss risks vs. Benefits with your ob.
Answered 1/4/2020
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