Help Us Understand the Possible Effects of Benlysta® in PregnancyMany people need to take medication during pregnancy to appropriately manage a 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 use of …
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Fact Sheet: Belimumab (Benlysta®)
This sheet is about exposure to belimumab in a pregnancy or 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 belimumab? Belimumab is a prescription medication used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Belimumab is prescribed to people who have active SLE and are receiving other lupus medications. Belimumab is a type of protein known as a monoclonal …
Baby Blog: Living with Lupus: Controlling Flares to Help Pregnancy Flourish
Katie recently reached out to us; she told us that she has lupus and has been taking hydroxychloroquine for years to successfully manage her lupus symptoms. Her concern? “I just found out I am pregnant and my rheumatologist was not sure if I can continue taking hydroxychloroquine during pregnancy. I am worried for my baby but I am also worried about stopping my lupus medication since it helps my symptoms so much. I haven’t had a flare in over a year! I can suffer through the flares if I have to, …
