medication list for pregnant patients
Drugs in Pregnancy. Drugs are used in over half of all pregnancies and prevalence of use is increasing. The most commonly used drugs include antiemetics, antacids, antihistamines, analgesics, antimicrobials, diuretics, hypnotics, tranquilizers, and social and illicit drugs.
Prenatal vitamins are safe and important to take when you're pregnant. Ask your health care provider about the safety of taking other vitamins, herbal remedies, and supplements. Most herbal preparations and supplements have not been proven to be safe during pregnancy. Generally, you should not take any OTC medication while pregnant unless it is necessary. The following medications and home remedies have no known harmful effects during pregnancy when taken according to the package directions.