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Is It Advisable To Conceive While On Folitrax?
Question: Having psoriasis...on folitrax for past 3 years..have psa 33 yrs oold.want to become pregnant
Brief Answer:
Folitrax need to be stopped as it has shown to cause birth defects.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM.
If you are thinking of trying to have a baby, I would suggest you to speak with your consulting doctor. It if to determine which drug to continue and alternate options based on your clinical condition.
We usually ask patient to stop taking psoriasis medications once you plan to become pregnant, just to be safe. We usually try to address the problem with moisturizers and emollients.
The drug that you have mentioned is absolutely stopped as it has shown to cause birth defects.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Folitrax need to be stopped as it has shown to cause birth defects.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM.
If you are thinking of trying to have a baby, I would suggest you to speak with your consulting doctor. It if to determine which drug to continue and alternate options based on your clinical condition.
We usually ask patient to stop taking psoriasis medications once you plan to become pregnant, just to be safe. We usually try to address the problem with moisturizers and emollients.
The drug that you have mentioned is absolutely stopped as it has shown to cause birth defects.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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