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HI - My Doctor Prescribed Me Klonopin And I Am

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Posted on Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Question: HI -

My doctor prescribed me klonopin and I am seven months pregnant.

Is this safe? I thought it was not but she said if i take it once in a while for anxiety its ok.

Let me know.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can be taken occasionally under your doctor's supervision.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.

Klonopin is a pregnancy category D drug and is not considered safe for use during pregnancy on a regular basis. For anxiety, there is a definite risk to the mother and it can help in reducing anxiety if taken on occasional as and when required basis.

This drug can be taken in pregnancy only if clearly needed and the benefit outweighs the risk.

This can be taken occasionally during pregnancy under your doctor's supervision.

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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HI - My Doctor Prescribed Me Klonopin And I Am

Brief Answer: Can be taken occasionally under your doctor's supervision. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Klonopin is a pregnancy category D drug and is not considered safe for use during pregnancy on a regular basis. For anxiety, there is a definite risk to the mother and it can help in reducing anxiety if taken on occasional as and when required basis. This drug can be taken in pregnancy only if clearly needed and the benefit outweighs the risk. This can be taken occasionally during pregnancy under your doctor's supervision. 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