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Re: Clonazepam and pregnancy

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Jun 2001 14:01:13 -0500 (CDT)


At Sat, 30 Jun 2001, Lisa wrote: >
>Is there any documented danger with this drug used during pregnancy?
>Which class does it fall in? ABCD or X? I did use a small amount during
>my last pregnancy - 0.5mg twice a day, which is my current dosage, and
>my daughter was born with no ill-effects whatsoever. Please advise.
Lisa

Yes, there is an increased risk of congenital anomalies when used in thefirst trimester (clefts, limb reduction defects, etc.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified health care provider. They are not intended to be the start of a physician-patient relationship.






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