This sheet is about exposure to buprenorphine 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 buprenorphine? Buprenorphine is an opioid medication. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Buprenorphine has been used to treat substance use disorders involving other opioid drugs and narcotic painkillers. Buprenorphine has also been used to treat pain. It is …
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Fact Sheet: Hydromorphone (Dilaudid®)
This sheet is about exposure to hydromorphone 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 hydromorphone? Hydromorphone (Dilaudid®) is a strong opioid medication that has been used to treat moderate to severe pain. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Hydromorphone can be given as a shot (injection) or taken by mouth (orally). I just found out I …
Fact Sheet: Ankylosing Spondylitis
This sheet is about having ankylosing spondylitis 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 ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory disease with symptoms that can include swelling, stiffness, pain, and fatigue (feeling extremely tired). AS is a type of arthritis (swelling and tenderness of 1 or more …
Fact Sheet: Low Dose Aspirin
This sheet is about exposure to low dose aspirin 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 aspirin? Aspirin is also known as acetylsalicylic acid and has been used to reduce inflammation, fever, and pain. Aspirin can prevent blood clots and has been used to treat or help prevent conditions like heart attack and stroke. Aspirin is part of a …
Fact Sheet: Pegvaliase (Palynziq®)
This sheet is about exposure to pegvaliase 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 pegvaliase? Pegvaliase is a medication that has been used to treat phenylketonuria (PKU), a health condition where a person has higher levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine (Phe). People with PKU do not have the enzyme needed for the body to break …
