This sheet is about rheumatoid arthritis in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of arthritis that mainly affects the joints, but can also affect other parts of the body. It is an autoimmune condition, meaning the immune system doesn’t work the way it should, causing inflammation (swelling). Symptoms can include swelling, …
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Fact Sheet: Fentanyl
This sheet is about exposure to fentanyl in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is an opioid medication. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Fentanyl is used to treat pain and is often given during and after surgery. Brand names of fentanyl include Abstral®, Actiq®, Duragesic®, Fentora®, Ionsys®, Lazanda®, …
Fact Sheet: Vitamin D
This sheet is about exposure to vitamin D in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a nutrient used by the body to grow and to help absorb calcium, which keeps a person’s bones strong. Most people’s bodies can make vitamin D with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight. Vitamin D is also found in some foods, …
Fact Sheet: Flurazepam (Dalmane®)
This sheet is about exposure to flurazepam in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is flurazepam? Flurazepam is a medication that has been used to treat insomnia (having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep). Flurazepam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. Flurazepam has been sold under the brand name Dalmane®. Sometimes when people find out they are pregnant, …
Fact Sheet: Lamotrigine (Lamictal®)
This sheet is about exposure to lamotrigine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is lamotrigine? Lamotrigine is a medication that has been used to treat bipolar disorder, some types of seizures, and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a severe form of epilepsy). A brand name for lamotrigine is Lamictal®. Sometimes when people find out they are …