Posted by B2chica on June 16, 2004, at 16:51:53
In reply to Pregnancy and Meds????, posted by starlight on June 16, 2004, at 11:42:48
To Be Exact....
CATEGORY A
Controlled studies in humans have demonstrated no fetal risks. There are few category A drugs. Examples include prenatal vitamins, but not massive dosages of vitamins.
CATEGORY B
Animal studies indicate no fetal risks, but there are no human studies; or adverse effects have been demonstrated in animals, but not in well-controlled human studies.
CATEGORY C
There are either no adequate studies, either animal or human, or there are adverse fetal effects in animal studies but no available human data. Many medications pregnant women use fall into this category.
CATEGORY D
There is evidence of fetal risk, but benefits are thought to outweigh the risks.
CATEGORY X
Proven fetal risks clearly outweigh any benefit. Accutane would be an example.
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