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Is it safe to take mercaptopurine while pregnant?
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No: This is a category d drug. This means that harm has been shown or suggested in a human fetus. There may be times that a category d drug is still neccessary in pregnancy if the risks to mom's health without it is worse than potential risk to the fetus. A healthy fetus is dependent on a healthy mom! the answer must be between the patient and her physcian.
Answered 8/27/2013
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No: Cat. D safety must be weighed against risks benefits. Has been shown harmful.
Answered 8/25/2012
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