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Re: tonic water (quinine) during pregnancyFrom: 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.
-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS Great Neck, New York
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