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Are nicotine patches safe to use in pregnancy?

April 26, 2017nicotine patches pregnancy safe

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Are nicotine patches safe to use in pregnancy?

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A. The reason that nicotine patches are not recommended for use in pregnancy is that nicotine has been shown to harm the developing baby at all stages of pregnancy. There is no research to show whether you run more risk of harming your baby by smoking or by using the patches. For this reason, the Committee for Safety of Medicines (CSM) is unable to say that it is safe to use nicotine patches in pregnancy. Only medicines which have be shown to have no effects on the developing baby can be advised for use.