This sheet is about exposure to gabapentin in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is gabapentin? Gabapentin is a medication used to prevent and control partial seizures, treat some forms of nerve pain, and treat moderate-to-severe restless legs syndrome. Some brand names are Horizant®, Gralise® and Neurontin®. Sometimes when people find out they are pregnant, they think about …
The Baby Blog: Neurology
Mayzent® (siponimod) (US PATIENTS ONLY)
Help Us Better Understand the Effects of Mayzent® in Pregnancy Many women need to take medication during pregnancy to appropriately manage their chronic health condition. In some cases, avoiding or stopping medication use during pregnancy may be more harmful than taking medication. Yet fewer than 10% of medications have enough information to determine their safety for use in pregnancy — this is where you come in! MotherToBaby is currently enrolling pregnant women in a study examining the …
Sumatriptan
This sheet is about exposure to sumatriptan in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is sumatriptan? Sumatriptan is a medication used to treat migraine headaches. It can be used orally (pill), by nasal spray, or by injection (shot). Some brand names for sumatriptan are Imitrex®, Alsuma®, Imigran®, Onzetra Xsail®, Tosymra®, Zembrace SymTouch®. Sumatriptan is also available in a …
Topiramate (Topamax®)
This sheet is about exposure to topiramate in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is topiramate? Topiramate is a medication used to prevent seizures and migraine headaches. It has also been used to treat alcoholism, eating disorders, tremors, obesity, diabetes, and psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder. Topiramate is sold under the brand names Topamax®, Trokendi XR®, Qudexy …
Bupropion (Wellbutrin®)
This sheet is about exposure to bupropion in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is bupropion? Bupropion is a medication used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder. It is sold under the brand name Wellbutrin®. Bupropion is also sold under the brand name Zyban® as an aid to quit smoking. Sometimes when people find out they are pregnant, they think about changing how they …
