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Can Zapiz Be Taken During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Tue, 12 Sep 2017
Question: Can zapiz0.5 mg taken during oregnancy everyday?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Should be taken under medical supervision.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
I have gone through your query,This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. This is AU TGA pregnancy category drug -The child born to a mother taking benzodiazepines may be at risk for withdrawal symptoms. -The patient should be warned of the potential risks to the fetus and instructed to discontinue the drug prior to becoming pregnant. -There have been reports of neonatal flaccidity, respiratory and feeding difficulties, and hypothermia in children born to mothers who have been taking benzodiazepines late in pregnancy.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal

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Can Zapiz Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Should be taken under medical supervision. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. I have gone through your query,This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. This is AU TGA pregnancy category drug -The child born to a mother taking benzodiazepines may be at risk for withdrawal symptoms. -The patient should be warned of the potential risks to the fetus and instructed to discontinue the drug prior to becoming pregnant. -There have been reports of neonatal flaccidity, respiratory and feeding difficulties, and hypothermia in children born to mothers who have been taking benzodiazepines late in pregnancy. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal