This sheet is about exposure to fluoxetine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is fluoxetine? Fluoxetine is a medication that has been used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette’s syndrome, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Fluoxetine has also been used to treat body …
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Fact Sheet: Amitriptyline
This sheet is about exposure to amitriptyline in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is amitriptyline? Amitriptyline is a medication that has been used to treat depression, pain, tinnitus (noise or ringing sounds in the ear), irritable bowel syndrome, neuropathy (nerve damage) due to diabetes mellitus, and migraine headaches. Amitriptyline belongs to a …
Fact Sheet: Eating Raw, Undercooked, or Cold Meats and Seafood
This sheet is about eating raw, undercooked, or cold meats and seafood 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 are raw, undercooked, or cold meats and seafood? Raw meat or seafood is any meat or seafood product that has not been cooked at all. Undercooked meat or seafood has been cooked in part but has not been heated to the safe minimum …
Fact Sheet: Sumatriptan
This sheet is about exposure to sumatriptan in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is sumatriptan? Sumatriptan is a medication that has been used to treat migraine headaches. It can be taken by mouth (orally) in pill form, by nasal spray, or by injection (shot). Some brand names for sumatriptan …
Fact Sheet: Laxatives
This sheet is about exposure to laxatives in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are laxatives? Laxatives are medications used to treat constipation. Laxatives come in different forms. This sheet discusses over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives such as osmotics, fiber or bulk, stool softeners, stimulants and lubricants. For information about the prescription laxative prucalopride (Motegrity®), …
