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1 sty 2002 · The available literature suggests that it is safe to take diazepam during pregnancy but not during lactation because it can cause lethargy, sedation, and weight loss in infants. The use of chlordiazepoxide during pregnancy and lactation seems to be safe.
Does taking diazepam in pregnancy increase the chance of other pregnancy-related problems? Some, but not all, studies have reported an increased chance for preterm delivery (delivery before 37 weeks of pregnancy), low birth weight (weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces [2500 grams] at birth), and/or smaller head size in babies born to a person ...
While this study documented an increased risk of spontaneous abortion in women using benzodiazepines during pregnancy, the study was not able to take into consideration important confounding factors, including severity of illness in the mother.
3 sty 2024 · It is important that women who currently use benzodiazepines and are pregnant, or considering getting pregnant, understand the ways in which a fetus can be affected by exposure to these drugs. It is then up to them and their doctor to decide whether the benefits of benzodiazepine use during pregnancy outweigh any potential risks.
28 maj 2024 · However, women who took BZRDs during pregnancy tended to have higher risks for several adverse neonatal outcomes compared with pregnant women who had not taken these drugs. Future studies that consider the BZRD indication during pregnancy are still needed to verify our findings.
10 paź 2024 · Diazepam Pregnancy Warnings. This drug should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. AU TGA pregnancy category: C US FDA pregnancy category: Not assigned. Risk Summary: An increase in congenital malformations has been suggested with minor tranquilizer use, especially during the first trimester. Comments:
The use of benzodiazepines during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of miscarriage (odds ratio [OR], 1.69; 95% CI, 1.52-1.87), and consistent findings were observed across multiple sensitivity analyses considering different time windows and accounting for misclassification.
