Overactive bladder medicine while pregnant? Posted: 07-07-08 15:09pm
I am 23, pregnant, and can't find any
information on if it is ok to take enablex
while im pregnant. Even my doctor doesn't
know! I've been on it for 6 years and if i
don't take it, i am extremely
uncomfortable and will pee up to 15 times
a day. Any advice?
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Posted: 07-07-08 15:17pm
Did you ask the pharmacist? Or call the
company that makes this medication?
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ams9011
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Posted: 07-09-08 14:17pm
Yes I have. They both told me that there
hasn't been enough studies done to say if
it would be harmful or not.
Enablex (Darifenacin) belongs to pregnancy
category C which means that during
experiments on animals, the drug displayed
teratogenic effects. However, no studies
have been done using pregnant woman as
participants.
Nonetheless, animal reproduction studies
are not always predictive of human
response, Enablex can be used during
pregnancy only if the benefit to the
mother outweighs the potential risk to the
fetus.
You can consult a second gynecologist
about the risks and benefits of Enablex
and to receive a recommended course of
action.
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Posted: 08-09-08 02:56am
As ovarian cysts and pregnancy can be a
dangerous combination, it is essential
that you seek the best form of treatment
for this condition. In some cases, ovarian
rupture can also lead to miscarriages.
Large cysts may also cause many more
problems. Hence, timely intervention is
essential. To get the most appropriate
form of treatment, you should consider the
many options, which are available when
treating ovarian cysts during pregnancy.
