This sheet is about exposure to selegiline in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is selegiline? Selegiline is a medication approved to treat major depressive disorder and to help treat Parkinson’s disease. It has also been used to treat other medical conditions. It is in a class of medications known as selective inhibitors of monoamine oxidase type B. It is available as a skin (transdermal) …
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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 antibody …
Fact Sheet: Nortriptyline (Aventyl®)
This sheet is about exposure to nortriptyline 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 nortriptyline? Nortriptyline is a medication that has been used to treat depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), eating disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, and pain. It belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic …
Fact Sheet: Oxycodone
This sheet is about exposure to oxycodone 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 oxycodone? Oxycodone is an opioid medication. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Oxycodone is used to treat moderate to severe pain. A brand name for oxycodone is OxyContin®. Oxycodone is also available in combination with acetaminophen (such as Percocet®) …
Fact Sheet: Topiramate (Topamax®)
This sheet is about exposure to topiramate 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 topiramate? Topiramate is a medication that has been 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 …
