Vistaril And Pregnancy (Top voted first)

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Is vista often prescribed to pregnant women to relax them or make them sleep? Does this drug affect the fetus?

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Precautionary guidelines for Vistaril (hydroxyzine) note the following:
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking hydroxyzine, call your doctor.

Another reputable source indicates that the use of hydroxyzine does not appear to be associated with increased teratogenic risk (embryo abnormalities).

You can view my reference for this in the link below:
http:/­/­www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/­pubmed/­9048526

Personally (if I was a woman Lol), I would only take a prescription drug while pregnant, if it is clear to me that the benefits for my current state of health outweighed the possible cons. I really think it has to come that in some situations, possibly this one?

I hope this helps!

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I was given this medication when i went into pre-term labor. It was to help keep my contractions to a minimum, as well as help with my stress. It was taken "intermuskular".........used w/ a 24hr pump that i ported to through my upper leg( or to b put in the lower stomach). Closest to the womb. Our experience began on March 18, 1996 thru June 5th until The baby was safe to deliver and then ALL those contractions dissapeared. Only leaving me pregnant another 15 "NORMAL" days pregnant. lol Without this medication I dont think he would have made it. 17 yrs & 5 days ago our healthy lil boy was here. I hope maybe this helps.

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My daughter was prescribed visteral for her morning sickness and then saw that it said not to take if pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant. I also saw an article that said it would harm an unborn fetus. but her doctor says it is alright. this is very confusing and we are afraid it may hurt her unborn baby??

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