What medications are safe or not safe during pregnancy?
IMPORTANT: If you are unsure about a medication that is not listed below, have questions about a medication, or if you are presently taking any prescription or non-prescription medication (not discussed here), PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AND SPEAK WITH A NURSE OR PRACTITIONER. You should NOT take any ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN OR NAPROXEN SODIUM unless specifically directed by your obstetrical practitioner or nursing staff. The following are examples (not a complete list): Common brand names that contain aspirin are: Anacin, Aspergum, Bayer, Ecotrin, Empirin, Excedrin Common brand names that contain ibuprofen are: Advil and Motrin Common brand names that contain naproxen sodium are: Aleve, Nuprin, and Anaprox Routine X-Rays should also be avoided during pregnancy.
