Re: safe medications?

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At Mon, 28 Feb 2000, nb wrote: >
>I am 21wks. into my pregnancy. I was recently perscribed
>terazol(terconazole) for a yeast infection and rectasol(hydrocortisone
>acetate, 25mg suppositories) for hemorrhoids. After reading the inserts
>both medications mention CAUTION during pregnancy, "no long term
>studies,an increase in fetal abnormalities, and should only be used if
>the potential benefits justifies the risk to the fetus." I am very
>worried and have tried natural methods like increasing fiber and yogurt.
>Could either one of these problems harm myself or my baby? Should I take
>these medications and can you suggest anything safier?

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