38 Drugs and Pregnancy: Prescription Drugs To Avoid During Pregnancy
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This article is from the General Pregnancy FAQ, by swnymph@FensEnde.com (Sabrina Cuddy) with numerous contributions by others.
38 Drugs and Pregnancy: Prescription Drugs To Avoid During Pregnancy
These drugs have been linked to birth defects and should not be taken
by pregnant women:
Accutane (an anti-acne drug)
Lithium (an anti-depressant)
Tegison (used to treat psoriasis)
Coumadin (an anti-coagulant)
Chloramphenicol, Nitrofurantoin & Tetracycline
(antibiotics)
***This list is not intended to replace a doctor's advice. If you're
pregnant, talk with your doctor before taking any medications, and be
sure to alert any health care professional who might prescribe drugs
for you that your are pregnant. ****
Bruce Shephard, M.D., is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Tampa,
Fla., and a member of Baby Talk's advisory board. This article was
adapted from one the appeared in The 1995 Medical and Health Annual.
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