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Will Enbrel And Prednisone Harm The Fetus?

I am planning to become pregnant by Spring. I have Still's Disease (arthritis) I am concerned because I am presently taking Enbrel every 2 weeks 50 mg's and Prednisone 2mg's I am not sure if I should stop my meds before trying to conceive or to keep on them. I am worried that it could harm the baby but I am worried to stop my meds because I have already experienced a pregnancy and miscarried and I was on meds and I flared. My body knew I was pregnant before I knew. So, I am not sure which direction to go. Since my last pregnancy I flared even with meds I can imagine what may happen if I stop all meds. Can you help me? Thanks!
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this miscarriage you had and the still's disease you are taking enbrel for. I will advice that you talk to the treating physician about your plans of becoming pregnant. Enbrel and prednisolone are not expected to cause any harm during pregnancy and as such it may be safe. However, your doctor would be the best person to make the decision too continue or to stop. It is always a good idea to seek fro preconception care so as to benefit from thorough investigations and folic acid supplements which have been shown to offer benefits preventing neural tube malformations.


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Dr. Ditah, MD.
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Will Enbrel And Prednisone Harm The Fetus?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this miscarriage you had and the still s disease you are taking enbrel for. I will advice that you talk to the treating physician about your plans of becoming pregnant. Enbrel and prednisolone are not expected to cause any harm during pregnancy and as such it may be safe. However, your doctor would be the best person to make the decision too continue or to stop. It is always a good idea to seek fro preconception care so as to benefit from thorough investigations and folic acid supplements which have been shown to offer benefits preventing neural tube malformations. I hope this addresses your query fully. Thank you so much for patronizing our services and please do feel free to ask for follow up clarifications and information if need be. I wish you the best of health. Dr. Ditah, MD.