Can you take antibiotics when you're pregnant?

Answer 1

There are many drugs, that fall under the category of antibiotics. Some of them are safe during the pregnancy, while others are not. Your gynaecologist knows about the same. You are not supposed to take drugs of your own during pregnancy. Antibiotics are the class of drugs that must be prescribed to you by your doctor. You are requested to tell your doctor that you are pregnant, specially in the early months of pregnancy. Next time you go to the doctor, mention the same again. Do not presume that she or he knows the fact.

Answer 2

Taking Antibiotics While PregnantNo drug, prescription, or over-the-counter, traditional or herbal, is 100% safe for 100% of the people 100% of the time. When you're pregnant, every time you take a drug there is the health and well-being of two individuals, one who is small and vulnerable, to consider. While a few drugs have shown to be very harmful to a developing fetus, many drugs have been used safely, and there are situations in which medication is absolutely essential to life or health.

The general rule should be: take medication only on the advice of a practitioner who knows you are pregnant, and only when it is absolutely necessary.

Here are answers and opinions from FAQ Farmers:

• It is recommended not to take any over-the-counter medication, however in certain situations, such as bladder infections it may be needed. Consulting a professional doctor is always the best idea.

• There are many antibiotics safe to take while pregnant, be sure to inform your doc that you are pregnant if you're seeing someone other than your OB for an illness (for instance, I saw my regular family practice doc sometimes too). An infection may pose more of a threat to the baby than taking antibiotics- for instance, an untreated bladder infection may lead to premature labor or kidney failure.

• Your doctor should give you a list of medications that are safe for you to take while you are pregnant but generally what you take will in effect go to your baby as well so I would not recommend taking medications unless you positively have to and are directed by your doctor. The more chicken and other birds, and meats (unless organically grown) you eat the more likely your body will develop a tolerance to some antibiotics. This is in part because of the high dosages of antibiotics given to animals to prevent diseases where they are sometimes raised. So it is a good idea to refrain from a lot of meat and meat related products. This will allow the antibiotics that you may have to take be able to do its job more effectively.

Answer 3

I will advise to use medicaments only if this it is avoidable.Some medicaments an brign to mutation or in malformation of the baaby.Tetraxiclyne it penetrate even in bone of the baby making bones yellow in aparence and this is irreversible.Avoid usinng medicament durign pregrancy.Only when its necesary and you must cocntact a pharmacits or your doctor before you take any medicament

Answer 4

You really have to check with your doctor before taking any over the counter productions, antibiotics, herbal products or any products. If you are intimidated about visiting the doctor or if it is too inconvenient, simply walk over to the Pharmacy and ask the pharmacist for help.This is because depending on the trimester of your pregnancy and your personal health history (like sulfa Allergies etc.), certain antibiotics are NOT okay while pregnant.

Answer 5

it can be but you should consult a doctor first to find out if it will hurt you or the baby

Answer 6

You can but it's preferred not to. The condition you take it for can be worse for you then the antibiotics so it's up to the doctor.

Answer 7

There are times when we have to take it so consult your doctor in this. The infection you have might be worse then the antibiotics.

Answer 8

Antibiotics is a group of drugs. It is not a single drug. Some of them are safe and others are not.

Answer 9

You should not take antibiotics of your own. Your physician will give the antibiotic when indicated. He will select the proper antibiotic which is safe and effective during pregnancy.

Answer 10

Yes it is.