PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for January, 2000: Re: Worried about a lot of meds.

Re: Worried about a lot of meds.

From: Isabel (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Jan 2000 22:41:53 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 27 Jan 2000, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >
>At Wed, 26 Jan 2000, Isabel wrote:
>>
>>At Wed, 26 Jan 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>>
>>>At Wed, 26 Jan 2000, Isabel wrote:
>>>>
>>>>Hi,
>>>>
>>>>I just foun out I“m pregnant and have been taking quite a few meds for
>>>>the last couple of weeks. Meds include: "Qual", "naramig", "sydollil",
>>>>"tonopan", "virlix", "nasacort nose spray" and "cataflam".
>>>>
>>>>I“m not taking them any more but did "sydollil", "tonopan" and "cataflam
>>>>for 2 or 3 days, "naramig" once and the others for 15 days.
>>>>
>>>>Can someone help me please, I“m worried sick that something might happen
>>>>to my baby. This is my second baby.
>>>>
>>>>Any comments are welcome!!
>>>>
>>>>Thanks
>>>
>>>I am sorry, but I do not recognize most of those medications, with the
>>>exception of nascort and cataflam. Neither of those should present any
>>>concern for your pregnancy. As far as the others, "sydollil, tonopan,
>>>naramig, virlix, and qual", they are not present in the PDR I have here
>>>at home. I will try in the office tomorrow, but if you would check the
>>>spelling, perhaps I can provide more assistance.
>>>
>>>--
>>>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>>>Clarksville, TN
>>>
>>>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement
>>>or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical
>>>professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>>
>I'll do what I can.
>
>>The spelling is correct but I live in Mexico city, maybe if I write down
>>the "active substances" this can help. "Qual" has paracetamol,
>>dextropropoxifeno and diazepam.
>
>Diazepam is Valium, not recommended in pregnancy.
>
>>"Virlix" has "cetirizina". "Sydolil"
>>has ergotamina, caffeine and įcido acetilsalicķlico (aspirin).
>
>Ergotamine is used to contract the uterus after delivery so I'd be
>concerned about it. Aspirin in small doses has been used in pregnancy
>for various problems but the dosage may be excessive.
>
>>"Tonopan"
>>has dihidroergotamina, caffeine and propifenazona.
>
>Dihydoergotamine is related to ergotrate and, as above ergotamina. It
>is used to contract the uterus, not something one wants during
>pregnancy.I would recommend discontinuing any medicatikons not
>prescribed specifically for the pregnancy.
>

Hi! Thankyou for the info. I discontinued all the meds as soon as I found out I was pregnant. Diazepam I believe the dosage was low, 2 mg per day for 12 days. Ergotamine in sydolil is 1mg each (I had about 9 tabs. in a period of 15 days). Dihydoergotamine in Tonopan is 0.5mg I only took 2 tabs. once.

I stopped taking all meds when I reached my 31st day without period.

Do you think I can still have a problem? Will this affect my pregnancy and my baby?

Thanks very much! I“m really suffering over this.

Best, Isabel >>The names are
>>usually similar y spanish and english, hope you can help me.
>>
>>At least I know nasacort and cataflam have no problem.
>>
>>Thanks again!
>
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>Great Neck, New York
>
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.
>
>**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>
>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>

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