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With regards to Dr. Lynn Montgomery's response[Re: effects of marihuana]
From: J (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 13:25:26 -0500 (CDT)
The experimental drug for psoriasis is made by a company called Biogen
Inc...the drug is called Amevive.
Her dermatologist, who is conducting the study, told her that there
isn't anything to worry about.
She wants to have an amniocentesis done regardless of what he
said...what exactly can the amnio tell her....and what doesn't it tell
her about the health of the fetus?
Thank you for responding.
Jacqueline
At Wed, 30 Aug 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
>
>At Wed, 30 Aug 2000, J wrote:
>>
>>Hello
>>
>>My sister found out yesterday that she is 10 weeks pregnant...it was a
>>great shock because she had been taking an experimental drug for
>>psoriasis and apparently the baby was conceived 1 week after her last
>>dose of the meds...but her test results for the past few months showed
>>negative for pregnancy!
>>
>>Anyway, she is indeed pregnant...she had some concerns about this drug
>>(Amevive)...but her dermatologist assured her it wouldn't harm the fetus
>>(she hasn't taken any since 1 week before conception).
>>
>>Her anxiety comes mainly in the form of her husband...he likes to smoke
>>marihuana (no other drugs) and she is now concerned about the effects of
>>his smoking on the fetus...my sister is not exposed and hasn't been
>>exposed to the secondhand smoke!
>>
>>Can there be any developmental or birth defects caused from a father who
>>smokes this stuff?
>>
>>Thanks for any advice!
>>
>>--
>>J
>>
>J,
>I checked on the "Amevive". I am wondering about the spelling because I
>cannot find anything on it. There is no evidence that paternal usage of
>marijuana causes any reproductive problems or congenital
>abnormalities...
>Lynn
>
>--
>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>Missoula, Montana
>
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