Teratogenic Medication - What You Need to Know
Some medicines can cause problems for a unborn baby if you become pregnant while taking them. These medicines are called teratogenic. These include Sodium Valproate, Topiramate, Carbamazepine, Carbimazole, Amiodarone, ACE inhibitors such as Ramipril, Isoretinin, Lithium, Warfarin and Methotrexate.
What you should do
- Check your medicine - If you are taking a medicine that can affect a pregnancy, you need to use a reliable form of birth control if you could become pregnant. Please see the website Bumps - Best use of medicines in pregnancy which has an A to Z list of medication that you can use.
- Talk to a professional - Speak with your GP or a specialist before you try to get pregnant. They can tell you whether your medicine is safe or if you need a different one.
If you have already had this conversation, great! If not, or if you have more questions, please call the surgery and ask for an appointment with the Clinical Pharmacist or your GP.