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Can I take medicine if I am sick during pregnancy?

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Asked on:Apr 09, 2026 01:32 AM

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  • Bias Bias

    Apr 09, 2026

      Can I take medicine if I am sick during pregnancy? ? It’s not that you absolutely can’t take medicine during pregnancy, but you should choose medicines that are good for treating diseases and not harmful to your health. fetus Low impact medicine. The first three months of pregnancy is the period of embryogenesis, so you should be particularly cautious when taking medicine. Women of childbearing age who do not take contraceptive measures should first consider the possibility of pregnancy before taking medicine.

      Judging from the impact of drugs on pregnant women, they can be basically divided into three categories. The first category of drugs is definitely harmful to pregnant women, such as anti-tumor drugs, sex hormones, narcotics, and certain antibiotics (erythromycin, streptomycin, chloramphenicol, etc.); The second category is potentially harmful, such as some antibiotics (gentamicin, kanamycin, tetracycline) ; The third category is definitely harmless and refers to some medicines for pregnant women, such as appropriate amounts of trace elements and vitamins. Whether various drugs will cause teratogenesis is also related to dosage and individual sensitivity, and cannot be generalized. The most common disease among pregnant women is cold , if it is a viral infection, you should drink more water, pay attention to rest, and increase air circulation. If there is fever , penicillins and cephalosporins can be used. In addition, when taking X-rays for pregnant women, it is best to avoid the abdomen. 》》》 What should pregnant women eat that can cause miscarriage?

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