WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2007: Re: PREGNANCY: High Blood Presure Meds while Pregnant

Re: PREGNANCY: High Blood Presure Meds while Pregnant

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 8 Oct 2007 16:13:15 -0500 (CDT)

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Anon

Aldomet has been used for forever and norvasc is a calcium channel blocker. We use another calcium channel blocker during pregnancy. It is called procardia. I am sure your ob researched these meds thoroughly before he placed you on them. Hope this helps...Dr. von Almen

At Mon, 8 Oct 2007, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I developed chronic hypertension about 2 yrs. ago. My doctor has me on
>Methyldopa (Aldomet)250 mg. 3x a day, and Amlodipine (Norvasc) 10 mg.
>for my blood pressure. I will be trying to conceive soon and he
>switched me to these medications because they are known to be safe
>during pregnancy. I've seen good readings on-line about the Methyldopa,
>but has anyone ever taken Norvasc while pregnant? Is Norvasc safe while
>pregnant? Has anyone ever taken both/or/one of these medicines the whole
>9 months of pregnancy. Aldomet or Norvasc? Would like to know a little
>bit more about it. Thanks.

-- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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