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A 35-year-old female asked:

I take digestive enzymes for ibs. is it safe to continue these during pregnancy?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Depends : It depends what that enzyme is. I suggest resubmitting the question and specifically mentioning the name of medication you are curious about.
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