Does taking a prescription anti-flu drug pose a risk for pregnant women?
Because pregnant women appear to be at higher risk for severe complications from H1N1 flu, the benefits of taking a prescription antiviral medication to help prevent or treat flu-like symptoms or H1N1 flu likely outweigh any possible risks. As always, treatment recommendations should be made by a woman’s obstetrician or health care provider and decisions should be made by the pregnant woman and her provider.
