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Re: Beta Blockers & Pregnancy
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Re: Beta Blockers & Pregnancy
by Debie__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Debbie on August 01, 1999 at 16:12:34
I am 33 years old and have been on Sectrol for almost two years now, due to neurocardiogenic syncopi. I consulted a Perinatalogist at the beginning of my pregnancy and was told that the medication had NO contraindications in pregnancy and that there was no reason for me to stop taking it, even on a trial basis.
However, the last time I picked up my prescription, I noticed the attachment on the package said "Do not Breast-Feed while taking this medication". I can't imagine not breast feeding (#1) and if it's bad for a baby once born, why isn't it bad for a baby "in utero"?
I will meet with my Electrophysiology Cardiologist next month and will discuss this again with her (I have a Pacemaker too, but it's been turned off since the beta blockers work), but I would really welcome some additional input on the subject.
Thank you very much,
Debbie
I am 33 years old and have been on Sectrol for almost two years now, due to neurocardiogenic syncopi. I consulted a Perinatalogist at the beginning of my pregnancy and was told that the medication had NO contraindications in pregnancy and that there was no reason for me to stop taking it, even on a trial basis.
However, the last time I picked up my prescription, I noticed the attachment on the package said "Do not Breast-Feed while taking this medication". I can't imagine not breast feeding (#1) and if it's bad for a baby once born, why isn't it bad for a baby "in utero"?
I will meet with my Electrophysiology Cardiologist next month and will discuss this again with her (I have a Pacemaker too, but it's been turned off since the beta blockers work), but I would really welcome some additional input on the subject.
Thank you very much,
Debbie
My sister-in-law was on Beta-Blockers during her pregnancy and she is presently nursing her four month old son. She is on Atenolol, and that particular drug has warnings for pregnancy as well as nursing. A lot of times, it's not so much the drug, but the dosage that can cause concern. She lowered her dosage as much as possible during the pregnancy and is still keeping it lowered now. She isn't as symptom free as she is on the full dosage, but she just weighs the two, and prefers to nurse. She's doing fine. Good luck to you!
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