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Should I Continue Pyricontin F During Pregnancy?

I have been having Pyricontin F since last 3 months as prescribed by my doctor as, I was planning for a child. Now i have discovered that I am pregnant( home test). But I have got an apponitment for the 19 th of dec i.e. after 17 more days. Should I continue eating Pyricontin F.
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine,  's  Response
Hi, I have gone through your question. Pyricontin F contains pyridoxine and folic acid, which are vitamins.
Folic acid should be taken in periconceptional period and in first trimester to prevent congenital anomalies in the fetus.
Pyridoxine is also safe in pregnancy, but is not usually needed if there is no deficiency.
I would suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist and start folic acid tablet. If you are not Pyridoxine deficient, then there is no need to continue Pyricontin F.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
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Should I Continue Pyricontin F During Pregnancy?

Hi, I have gone through your question. Pyricontin F contains pyridoxine and folic acid, which are vitamins. Folic acid should be taken in periconceptional period and in first trimester to prevent congenital anomalies in the fetus. Pyridoxine is also safe in pregnancy, but is not usually needed if there is no deficiency. I would suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist and start folic acid tablet. If you are not Pyridoxine deficient, then there is no need to continue Pyricontin F. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health.