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Re: tonic water (quinine) during pregnancy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Oct 1999 13:57:56 -0600 (CST)

At Fri, 29 Oct 1999, Tracy wrote: >
>My parents have been in town and enjoying gin and tonics. I've joined
>in the celebration (minus the gin). Now I read that tonic water
>contains quinine which sounds scary.
>
>Is it safe to drink while pregnant?
>
>Thanks, Tracy

Looked in the PDR. No info on Quinine. Only on Quinidine, relted to Quinine. Pregnancy Category C - no human studies showing abnormalities but use if potential benefit outweighs potential risks. See if your local pharmacist can find more.

Good luck. 

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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