This sheet talks about using ibuprofen in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ibuprofen? Ibuprofen is a pain reliever drug that belongs to the group known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) commonly used to treat arthritis, headaches, muscle aches, fever, and menstrual cramps. The brand names for ibuprofen include Motrin®, Advil®, and Nuprin®. Ibuprofen is also an …
The Baby Blog: Pain Management
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®, Oxtellar XR®)
This sheet is about using carbamazepine in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is carbamazepine? Carbamazepine is a medication used to control seizures. It is also used to treat other conditions, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or pain disorders. A common brand name for carbamazepine is Tegretol®. I take carbamazepine. Can it make it harder for me to become pregnant? …
Lidocaine
This sheet talks about exposure to lidocaine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is lidocaine? Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. Local anesthetics are used to numb areas of the body for short periods of time. Lidocaine has been used as an injection (given by shot), intravenously (by I.V.) and topically (rubbed on the body). Lidocaine can be found in some over the counter pain …
Low Dose Aspirin
This sheet talks about exposure to low dose aspirin in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is low dose aspirin? Aspirin is also known as acetylsalicylic acid. It is a common prescription and over-the-counter medication similar to other non-steroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin®) and naproxen (Aleve®). Aspirin reduces inflammation, fever, and pain. Aspirin can …
Carisoprodol
This sheet talks about exposure to carisoprodol in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is carisoprodol? Carisoprodol is a medication that has been used to treat muscle pain and stiffness from muscle spasms. Two brand names are Soma® and Vanadom®. I take carisoprodol. Can it make it harder for me to get pregnant? Studies have not been done to see if carisoprodol could make it …
