Pregnant or thinking of getting pregnant?

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Talk to all your healthcare providers before starting or stopping any medicine.

3 Things to Discuss

  1. All medicines you take, including over-the-counter medicines, herbal and dietary supplements, and vitamins
  2. Best ways to keep your health condition under control
  3. Your personal goals for managing your health condition during pregnancy

Did you know?

9 in 10 women in the United States take a medicine during pregnancy. But not all medicines are safe to take during pregnancy.

For more information about safer medication use during pregnancy, visit: www.cdc.gov/treatingfortwo

Page last reviewed: July 16, 2020