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Medications while pregnant??

Wed, April 09, 2008 11:19 AM

I am just curious what medications any of you have taken while pregnant with Crohn's disease. I have one child who is now 10, and it seams like the literature states the meds are unsafe. Please let me know of your experiences!! Thank you! Holly

nurseholly
Joined Apr 9, 2008

Tue, May 27, 2008 12:00 AM

Reply posted for nurseholly.

I was on Pentasa during my pregnancy with my daughter and Asacol when I was pregnant with my son. Both were prefect, healthy babies.

myaandiansmommy
Joined May 12, 2008

Mon, May 05, 2008 9:05 PM

Reply posted for nurseholly.

Hello I took predisone while I was pregnant as my doctor told me that Imuran was very unsafe pregnant or breastfeeding. I flared alot during my pregnacies because I had been on predisone so long I built up an immunity to it, my doc then had me take asacol. 12 a day. There really aren't too many meds you can take while being pregnant but always trust what your doc says and if you are not sure about it get a second opinion from a different source. Take care and God Bless

elissa
Joined May 16, 2008

Tue, April 29, 2008 9:36 PM

Reply posted for nurseholly.

I have UC but I took 6mp and colazal throughout my pregnancy and had a healthy baby boy last July 2007. He is almost 10 months now and doing great!!

barbara3
Joined Apr 29, 2008

Tue, April 29, 2008 7:44 PM

Reply posted for nurseholly.

I took Asacol while pregnant and didn't have any problems. I was also on it while nursing my son for close to a year.

kristen
Joined Apr 29, 2008

Tue, April 29, 2008 6:46 PM

Reply posted for nurseholly.

I was on Azulfidine back in early 1980's. Had it for 2 pregnancies and there was no problem. Back then, my dr. said even though I needed to try 6-mp, he said not while I was pregnant.

I felt pretty good while I was pregnant, as though the hormones protect you. A few years later I got a flare-up.

Trust your dr. advice or get a new one.

3surgeries
Joined Apr 29, 2008

Tue, April 29, 2008 4:29 PM

Reply posted for nurseholly.

I was on Imuran during my entire pregnancy. I tried to go off of it prior to getting pregnant but was starting a flare. You can't breastfeed while being on Imuran though.

kcy76
Joined Apr 29, 2008

Thu, April 10, 2008 11:24 AM

Reply posted for nurseholly.

I was on Humira while pregnant with my son. There haven't been many studies on pregnancy with Humira, simply because it's so new, but my doctor/studies say it doesn't cross the placenta (but IS secreted in breast milk). I had a very healthy pregnancy, and even better, a VERY healthy son! He is now 20 months old... has had no problems whatsoever, and is absolutely perfect (so far!). I am planning to get pregnant again soon, and will continue my Humira throughout (if all goes to plan). Hope all goes well for you!

jna
Joined Jun 3, 2008

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