Decadron

Can Decadron med cause an early m/c?

[BabyBlue07]

I believe it's the best that you ask your doctor about this.  They are professional and will able to give you an answer.

good luck

[tina1111]

Pregnancy
Teratogenic effects: Pregnancy Category C.
Corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic in many species when given in doses equivalent to the human dose. Animal studies in which corticosteroids have been given to pregnant mice, rats, and rabbits have yielded an increased incidence of cleft palate in the offspring. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Infants born to mothers who have received substantial doses of corticosteroids during pregnancy should be carefully observed for signs of hypoadrenalism.


This is about all I could find on it. It looks like the answer is likely no. But, it should not be taken once a pregnancy is confirmed, unless benefit outweighs risk. HTH

[lhughes]

I took decadron as part of my chemo regimine starting at pregnancy week 13...once every 3 weeks for 4 treatments.  Baby was fine except for some pretty good allergies.  The jury is still out as to whether that would have happened at any rate since mommy and daddy are both rather allergic.  DD#1 was just fine, no allergies, DD#2 (cancer baby) has allergies, asthma, and eczema...poor child.  But, she's fine, really.