Re: pneumonia, biaxin, tussigon and pregnancy

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HSM

At Sat, 19 May 2001, angel wrote: >
>I have been diagnosed with pneumonia and I am 14 weeks pregnant.
>I was givin a chest x-ray with a shield and now am taking Biaxin and
>Tussigon for the infection and severe cough. I have searched for some
>info on Biaxin and have found that it is not recommend for pregnant
>women. Should I stop taking the drug? I have taken it in the last 3
>days. Please help me. Is there a way to test if the baby will be less
>than normal?

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