what if any are the side effects of taking prednisolone tablets in the early stages of pregnancy?

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took a 2 week course when i was about 2 weeks pregnant but didn't know i was pregnant.

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I DONT THINK YOU SHOULD BE ASKING THE LUNATICS ON HERE ....YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR DOCTOR STRAIGHT AWAY

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Your question was in the past tense, so I assume you took and finished the course and didn't suffer any side effects yourself from the tablets?

So you are concerned with the possible side effect on the baby?

I assume the two week course was a simple low dose due to say infection or asthma?

OK. No drugs can be proved to be safe in pregnancy, because we do not do drug trials in pregnant humans for obvious reasons. So in general, we do not give drug to the pregnant unless there are considerable dangers in not doing so.

Prednisolone is frequently given to women known to be pregnant, if the benefit outweighs the potential risk to mother and foetus. What are the risks? With a short course such as the one I assume you have taken the risks are VERY LOW. Regular or high dose treatment have some risks. Actually quite low with prednisolone as most of it (88%) is inactivated as it crosses the placenta. Specifically (with SHORT courses) NO evidence of clef lip or palate, or inter-uterine growth retardation. Similarly adrenal suppression is rarely clinically important.

So my advise. Whats done is done. There is no antidote. Almost certainly nothing to worry about. Mention it to your GP, Midwife etc if worried and they may arrange scans. Nothing really that can be done one way or another. Check all future and current medication is suitable. Take suitable supplements for pregnancy. Best of luck.

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Jeez I hope you didn't die of boredom halfway through Rashnik's answer, I know I did. Prednisolone is a steroid which can be given to strengthen a baby's lungs in late pregnancy, for example if it looks like you will deliver prematurely. I don't know how many weeks pregnant you are, but you will have detailed scans throughout your gestation which will highlight every detail of your baby's vital organs. It's fantastic, and it'll put your mind at rest. I'm sure the dose you would have received will not do your baby any harm. It's just as important to make sure you are well enough to carry the baby to full term, so try not to worry un-necessarily. I'm sure many people have medication for asthma, or worse, all the way through their pregnancy, and still have a healthy baby. Good luck and congratulations! :)

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