Can alkaseltzer taken during pregnancy cause birth defects?

Question

my fiancee's mother took alkaseltzer ALOT during her pregnancy with him and I was just wondering if that could cause birth defects, such as heart problems.

Answer 1

I don't think so, but if you are concerned, ask your doctor.

Answer 2

alkaseltzer has aspirin in it - so it was probably not a very good thing that she did this. Although I think the complications would have appeared very early after birth - not in adulthood. You may want to do a little more research on this.

Aspirin dangerous during pregnancy if taken often:
Here's why: Studies have linked aspirin to various pregnancy complications. A few studies show that taking aspirin around the time of conception and in early pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage.
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And some researchers believe that taking aspirin at adult doses during pregnancy might affect the baby's growth and may slightly increase the risk of a placental abruption.

Finally, taking full-dose aspirin later in pregnancy might delay labor and increase the risk of heart and related lung problems in your newborn and bleeding complications for you and your baby.

Answer 3

Nifedipine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether nifedipine will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take nifedipine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

Answer 4

I never heard this. When I was pregnant my doctor gave me a list of medications to avoid, and alka-seltzer was not on it. In fact, I took aspirin daily. My doctor put me on it, so I don't think aspirin is bad either.

Answer 5

Ask your doctor for the correct information !!!

Answer 6

when in doubt call a doctor