I am 28 1/2 weeks pregnant and am seeing a urologist for frequent UTI's. She said the infection I have now is only treatable with Cipro, which is a pregnancy category C. She ran it by my OB-GYN and he has okay'd it for 10 days. I am still nervous to take it though...anyone else had to take this drug or any other preg category C?
2006-12-04 03:17:41 · 5 answers · asked by Momof2 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I had a UTI when I was about 12 weeks along and was given that. My son is 5 months old and as healthy as could be. I was told that cipro is more safe for your fetus then the infection is.
I got this off of experts.about.com...
"Cipro can be safely used during pregnancy and does not cause any embryotoxic effects."
Good Luck with everything and congrats on your pregnancy.
2006-12-04 03:33:06 · answer #1 · answered by momof2wonderfulkiddos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Med Texts are definite Ciproflox [even 10days]is contra for under age 18, and the fetus is in that cat. The urine culture sensitivity is simple got within 36hrs, and will give the next best antobiotic killer drug safe for the fetus.The Urologists being the final word, u have a second opinion, or talk with her if they will take responsibility for even delayed adverse effects.
2006-12-04 03:26:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do. Category C is just not as safe as others but with a UTI it can cause labor to start. Early for you, so take it. Your doctors are doing what is best for you.
2006-12-04 03:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm on a category c antidepressant, and me and my baby are find. if the Dr said it was fine then dont worry about it.
2006-12-04 03:39:37 · answer #4 · answered by ncaa_champs_05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. but i was prescribed something else and i did a big fuss about. than i said to myself, the doctor would never give you something to harm you or your baby.
so , don't worry about it. that's extra stress that you don't need at the moment.
good luck
2006-12-04 04:21:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
please take it as a kidney infection and pregnancy can spell disaster
2006-12-04 03:27:54 · answer #6 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋