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Is it safe to be on procardia (nifedipine) and vistril multiple times a day for multiple weeks to prevent preterm labor? started having contractions at 30wks.
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Yes: Procardia (nifedipine) and vistaril have been used to manage women with preterm labor. They work differently to help control symptoms and can be taken safely in pregnancy.
Answered 6/30/2014
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