Is it safe to take amoxicillin while pregnant?

Answer 1

Yes - IF - you are not allergic AND your doctor has said it is ok

that said- there are studies that suggest that babies teeth can be discolored (greyish) by taking antibiotics.
ASK YOUR DOCTOR - you should be doing that rather than asking here.

YOU are your best advocate (for yourself and your baby) a good doctor WANTS you to ask questions (no matter how silly you feel) if it helps - write things down on a page in a note book and show him/her your questions/ concerns- that way you dont forget things.

Just remember your doctor is skilled and knowledgeable but he/she is NOT god!

it is not only acceptable to question things - it is Wise to do so. an educated mom to be makes a good/knowledgable mom who will be better able to deal with real problems that might arise.

good luck and congratulations on the baby on the way.

rj

Answer 2

I was prescribed amoxicillin during my first trimester for a urinary tract infection and was told by my Dr. that it would not harm my baby.

It's a standard antibiotic given for many basic treatments, especially UTI's (which is more of a medical complication to your baby if not treated).

Of course, ask your physician if you want to feel better about taking the medicine.

Also remember, that when you are prescribed amoxicillin - you must* take every pill in that was prescribed in order for it to be effective. The treatment will be useless if you miss even one.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Before using amoxicillin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially cephalosporins such as Ceclor, Ceftin, a history of diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics; or
a history of any type of allergy.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use amoxicillin, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Amoxicillin can make birth control pills less effective, which may result in pregnancy.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior
seizure (black-out or convulsions).

Answer 4

confident it rather is risk-free, it rather is between the few antibiotics that are. it rather is not very good, so unfortunatly reckoning on what your taking it for, it ought to no longer artwork. i'm 8 weeks alongside, and characteristic a ear and sinus an infection and taking amoxil, so a tactics no success with alleviation yet, in spite of if it rather is basically been 3 days. My OB advised me Zithromax is likewise ok on an analogous time as pregnant, and it rather is style of greater suitable,so if this does not sparkling up what you have, be certain you permit your dr be responsive to and that they are in a position to alter the antibiotic. good success

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Unless your doctor has said yes, you shouldn't take any medication whilst pregnant. Speak to the doctor/midwife.

Answer 7

yes it is very safe to take during pregnancy. as it is only a basic anti-biotic, it will only kill the infection. i have just finished a course of amoxillin for a chest infection & everything is fine.

Answer 8

yeah its fine i took it for an ear infection at 5 weeks

Answer 9

It could affect the baby, it is best to check with your general practioner about take an antibiotic.

Answer 10

yes, so long as you are seeing a doctor who prescribed them, they will not give you anything that can halm baby.