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Hi my doctor prescribed me bioxin for a sinus infection. i'm trying to get pregnant this week and forgot to tell him this.... is it safe to be on?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: Biaxin (clarithromycin) is safe with pregnancy, it is category C, meaning "animal studies may have shown harm, and no human studies available, or no animal or human studies" , generally it is safe, many drugs fall under this category and are used safely with pregnancy if needed. good luck

Answered 5/7/2016

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