In the early 1960s, after studies confirmed that it was linked to congenital disorders in more than 10,000 children, ...

I was taught that methyldopa is labeled “Cat. B” for pregnancy and beta blockers and calcium channel blockers are “Cat. C,” but you consider these classes safe (Item 106-4). Please explain. —Norman ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Antimalarials, azathioprine, colchicine, cyclosporine, sulfasalazine and tacrolimus are deemed compatible with ...

Despite evidence of the risk of malformations at birth, or birth defects, use of some antiseizure drugs during pregnancy has persisted, according to a study published in Neurology. Use has also ...

In a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham, pregnant individuals who stopped taking popular GLP-1 weight loss medications either before or early in their pregnancy were found to gain more ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Guidelines released this week recommend that women with epilepsy should avoid taking the anti-epilepsy drug valproate during pregnancy, because of the risk of harmful ...

It’s not known whether Xywav (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates) is safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including the risks of not treating your condition ...

When it comes to planning pregnancy while using weight loss medications, timing is everything. Medical professionals urge women to take a strategic approach, particularly with medications like ...