When you meet with your doctor to confirm you're pregnant, ask what meds are OK to take and what meds you need to find alternatives for. Your health care provider will weigh the risks and benefits to help you know what's safe. Also, tell your doctor about any alternative medicines orsu...
Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice in relation to drug use while pregnant or breastfeeding. Prescription and over-the-counter drug use should be made on a case-by-case basis, and this information may not be applicable to every situation....
Most medications are safe for you to take while breastfeeding. Your baby receives very little of the medication in your milk, and very few meds will affect your milk supply. Tylenol and ibuprofen are fine to take for pain relief and fever, for example. For allergies and colds, most antihis...
Pregnant moms who take meds agreeing to participate in research studies can make a world of difference. Just this past May theAmerican Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecologypublished astudyon antidepressant use in pregnancy. Researchers analyzed 228,876 Tennessee women who gave birth between 1995 and 200...
Drugs that were once considered safe for pregnant women with migraines may not be, according to researcher at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Findings from the study are published in Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports.Rebecca Erwin Wells, MD, and lead author of the review, ...
At Alternative to Meds Center, we have observed that almost all people can comfortably get off of Zoloft within a number of weeks and avoid harsh withdrawal symptoms in the process. While some people feel that leaving loved ones at home this long can be unbearable, they often find this tempo...
The MMR vaccine shouldn’t be given to people with compromised immune systems or pregnant women, though it is fine for nursing moms. Bottom line: if you’re an adult and you’re not sure if you’re adequately protected, you should receive at least one dose of MMR. From the CDC: Curren...
The things Desireé Luckey remembers most about finding out she was pregnant for the first time are how fast the little test strip turned positive — and how irr…
Pregnant or nursing females. Can Dogs Overdose On Tramadol? Yes, dogs can overdose on tramadol or any other opioid drug. Always stick to your vet’s dosing instructions and make sure you store tramadol (and other medicines) in a safe and secure place away from pets and children. ...
If you’ve traveled through a U.S. airport within the past few years, you’ve probably had a government screener say something along these lines. Every day travelers are herded through the checkpoint corrals into one of these anti-terrorism full body scanners.The Transportation Security Administr...