Ibuprofen Question - Page 2

**Vickie** · Mar 6th, 2008, 09:15 AM

I didn't think Ibruprofren should be used during pregnancy....I'd double check with your MW before taking any more

supernurse · Mar 6th, 2008, 09:23 AM

Just thinking Seatlemama, probably best to speak to your doctor cause there are lots of side effects for ibuprofen which makes it best avoided in pregnancy, as is any anti-inflammatory. I am however aware that under close supervision some medications can be continued.
I would though ask your doctor if there is an alternative, like the nephidpine that luckyme is taking. Don't want to alarm you, just want to help. x

AquaDementia · Mar 6th, 2008, 10:01 AM

If you go to safefetus.com you can see the rating for this drug, and there is a special warning not to be used in third tri.
Why would they prescribe you that???

It usually has a B rating, but:
The risk category will be D only if used in the third trimester.

No adequate human data in 1st trimester exposure but reported doubtful association with some congenital anomalies (anencephaly, cerebral palsy, microphthalmia, nasal cleft, and tooth staining) and fetal death.
Use of the drug in 3rd trimester causes constriction of ductus arteriosus with subsequent pulmonary hypertension and oligohydramnios by affecting fetal renal function.
Inhibits labor, prolongs pregnancy.

seattlemama · Mar 6th, 2008, 13:09 PM

I am only supposed to take it for 2 days, it was prescribed to me by my doctor. I am done taking it today. She told me that normally I wouldnt use it in the 3rd tri but just for 2 days it wont hurt anything its just to help stop my contractions. I will talk to her about it though when I go in on Tuesday.

AquaDementia · Mar 6th, 2008, 13:13 PM

That's good that it's not gonna be prolonged use. I doubt it can have bad effects for a short period.

Linzi · Mar 6th, 2008, 13:13 PM

I dont think a doctor would be silly enough to prescribe something that would be dangerous for you or your baby so Im sure everything will be fine

Hope the pain eases up for you though.

xxx

Margerle · Mar 6th, 2008, 13:16 PM

Sorry ladies,

But seattlemama is under the supervision of her healthcare provider. We do not have her medical history, nor do we know the cost/benefit to prescribing ibuprofen to her at the risk of having a preterm infant and all the problems that brings.

Is it right and proper for her to check into it, certainly! But I don't think that she should have a reason not to trust the healthcare provider she has chosen.

Good luck to you Seatlemamma!

seattlemama · Mar 6th, 2008, 13:17 PM

I only took 2 yesterday and I havent taken any today because I dont want to take too many, I am going to see if I start having them again and if I do I will go ahead and take another. I was a little confused when she gave that to me too, but I asked and she said it was fine. I havent taken one yet this morning and baby is moving a little more than yesterday. I ate a half hour ago so I am doing a kick count.

Margerle · Mar 6th, 2008, 13:18 PM

Whew!

Posted after hearing back from seattlemama-

Glad to hear everything is still ok

Mar 6th, 2008, 09:15 AM	#11
Vickie Mum (Mom) Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 75,703	I didn't think Ibruprofren should be used during pregnancy....I'd double check with your MW before taking any more

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Mar 6th, 2008, 09:23 AM	#12
supernurse Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montrose, Scotland Posts: 1,244	Just thinking Seatlemama, probably best to speak to your doctor cause there are lots of side effects for ibuprofen which makes it best avoided in pregnancy, as is any anti-inflammatory. I am however aware that under close supervision some medications can be continued. I would though ask your doctor if there is an alternative, like the nephidpine that luckyme is taking. Don't want to alarm you, just want to help. x

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Mar 6th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#13
AquaDementia Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,793	If you go to safefetus.com you can see the rating for this drug, and there is a special warning not to be used in third tri. Why would they prescribe you that??? It usually has a B rating, but: The risk category will be D only if used in the third trimester. No adequate human data in 1st trimester exposure but reported doubtful association with some congenital anomalies (anencephaly, cerebral palsy, microphthalmia, nasal cleft, and tooth staining) and fetal death. Use of the drug in 3rd trimester causes constriction of ductus arteriosus with subsequent pulmonary hypertension and oligohydramnios by affecting fetal renal function. Inhibits labor, prolongs pregnancy.

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Mar 6th, 2008, 13:09 PM	#14
seattlemama Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,718	I am only supposed to take it for 2 days, it was prescribed to me by my doctor. I am done taking it today. She told me that normally I wouldnt use it in the 3rd tri but just for 2 days it wont hurt anything its just to help stop my contractions. I will talk to her about it though when I go in on Tuesday.

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Mar 6th, 2008, 13:13 PM	#15
AquaDementia Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,793	That's good that it's not gonna be prolonged use. I doubt it can have bad effects for a short period.

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Mar 6th, 2008, 13:13 PM	#16
Linzi Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 15,769	I dont think a doctor would be silly enough to prescribe something that would be dangerous for you or your baby so Im sure everything will be fine Hope the pain eases up for you though. xxx

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Mar 6th, 2008, 13:16 PM	#17
Margerle Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Posts: 2,698	Sorry ladies, But seattlemama is under the supervision of her healthcare provider. We do not have her medical history, nor do we know the cost/benefit to prescribing ibuprofen to her at the risk of having a preterm infant and all the problems that brings. Is it right and proper for her to check into it, certainly! But I don't think that she should have a reason not to trust the healthcare provider she has chosen. Good luck to you Seatlemamma!

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Mar 6th, 2008, 13:17 PM	#18
seattlemama Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,718	I only took 2 yesterday and I havent taken any today because I dont want to take too many, I am going to see if I start having them again and if I do I will go ahead and take another. I was a little confused when she gave that to me too, but I asked and she said it was fine. I havent taken one yet this morning and baby is moving a little more than yesterday. I ate a half hour ago so I am doing a kick count.

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Mar 6th, 2008, 13:18 PM	#19
Margerle Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Posts: 2,698	Whew! Posted after hearing back from seattlemama- Glad to hear everything is still ok

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