This sheet talks about exposure to methadone in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is methadone? Methadone belongs to a group of medications called opioids. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Methadone is often used to help people addicted to heroin or opioid medications quit using them. Methadone is sometimes also used to treat pain. I am taking methadone, but I would like to …
The Baby Blog: Medications
Meclizine
This sheet is about exposure to meclizine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is meclizine? Meclizine is a medication used to treat nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, and vertigo (a feeling of whirling and loss of balance). It is an antihistamine (medication used to stop some allergy or cold symptoms) and might cause drowsiness. Some brand names for meclizine have included: …
Guanfacine (Intuniv®, Tenex®)
This sheet is about exposure to guanfacine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is guanfacine? Guanfacine is a medication that has been approved to treat high blood pressure and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It has also been used for Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome and opioid withdrawal. Some brand names for guanfacine are Intuniv® and Tenex®. I take …
Fexofenadine
This sheet is about exposure to fexofenadine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is fexofenadine? Fexofenadine is an over-the-counter antihistamine. Antihistamines reduce the symptoms of allergic reactions and colds, including sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes and itchy throat. Fexofenadine has been sold under brand names such as Allegra® and Aller-Ease®. The medication …
Statins
This sheet is about exposure to statins in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What are statins? Statins are a class of medications used to treat high cholesterol levels. Statins work by stopping your liver from making cholesterol, and helping your liver remove low density lipid (LDL) cholesterol (known as “bad” cholesterol) from your blood. Some medications in this class are atorvastatin …
