The honest answer is....they don't have a lot of information. That having been said, here's what IS known: untreated bipolar disorder or schizophrenia can have a very negative effect on the fetus, and that is well documented. Studies of seroquel on pregnant rats and dogs showed low birth weight and miscarriage risk, but these only showed up at doses FAR higher than the highest human dose. Your Dr. and yourself will need to work together to make the best choice for you. Remember, you are a person, too, whose needs also have to be taken into consideration. Good luck, and if you do take seroquel while pregnant, consider posting your experience online so that others in the future may learn from your findings!
Well, you can...I am. It was the toughest decision I've made, but I have Bipolar disorder, pretty severe, and this drug is the only one that I can take and have little to no side effects. I dropped my dosage to 75 mg at night, and I'm taking prenatal vitamins and also additional folic acid and DHA. I am scared, but at 7 wks 3 days we saw the heartbeat on the ultrasound....that was such a relief. I feel great and I thinkn that goes a long way to keeping my baby healthy. ....
It depends, essentially, on how badly you need the Seroquel. Seroquel is a Pregnancy Category C drug in the United States.
Ask your doctor BEFORE you cut out the medication OR get pregnant.
Seroquel in Pregnancy
Acording to animal studies done with animals using Seroquel in pregnancy, it was found to cause a low birth weight, slow down development, and also brought about an increase in miscarriages. The FDA has classified seroquel as a pregnancy Category C medication.
not a good idea, depakote has the potential to cause some nasty birth defects.
Never take any medication during pregnancy without first consulting your doctor or midwife !
You should talk to your Dr before taking any type of medication during pregnancy.
You should not take ANY medication without talking to your Dr first during pregnancy.
There are tons of medicine not allowed during pregnancy and we can't list them all. The rule is that if you need medication, any medication even off the counter, check with your doctor first. Always!
According to this website - http://women.webmd.com/pharmacist-drugs-medication-9/pregnancy-medicine -YES.
Yes it should be safe but as always when it comes to medication during pregnancy - ask your doctor just in case.
Do not take any medication during pregnancy without talking to your dr first.
Benefit to health of mother vs risk of harm to fetus.
During early pregnancy there have been cases reported of such functions, if so, breath, it will pass as the pregnancy develops over a 6 month period. If symptoms increase, or continue go to the doctor immediately!!
Other possible causes of microcephaly include infections during pregnancy (rubella, cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis), adverse effects of medication, and the excessive use of alcohol by the mother during pregnancy
Omeprazole is not the preferred medication for reflux during pregnancy. Pepci (Famotidine) is a better option. Please review any medications with your OB before you begin taking them.
During the first trimester a woman's body is adapting to pregnancy. On average, a pregnant woman needs 50% more thyroid hormones during the first trimester. For a woman who had a thyroid condition leading into pregnancy, their thyroid levels will be monitored on a regular basis. Their medication might also require several adjustments throughout the pregnancy.Related article: Pregnancy and Your ThyroidRelated article: Pregnancy and Thyroid Medication