... units/5 times a week) and 30mg Phentermine (2x daily) for the first 4 weeks of being pregnant. I was unaware that I was pregnant. Now I am worried that my child will have a birth defect after reading that HCG and Phentermine is on the FDA's catergory X.
Does anyone know anything about these 2 medications and having baby? Everything I read about HCG shots and infertility they are taking way more that I was. I am scared and nervous
Pregnancy - I just found out I am pregnant (7 weeks), I am very excited. But I was on the HCG (125?
Question posted by kelly954 on 5 April 2014
Last updated on 5 April 2014
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kaismama
5 April 2014
There is no human data on these drugs, its assumed they are harmful. I would see an obstetrician and tell him of your concerns. He will know what to tell you about it.
kelly954
5 April 2014
I talked to my doctor, and she said that it is a hit or miss chance. That everything so far in my ultrasound looked normal. She didn't really seem too concerned about it. But at the same time, its not like she can give me a straight yes or no answer. So I and just clueless at this point
kaismama
5 April 2014
I know you're going to stress about it for the next few months but the fact that the ultrasound looks good should help you a little bit. Many women take meds before they know they are pregnant and nothing happens. The categories are made on judgements if given larger doses then are usual to rats. They don't test on pregnant women of course. Phentermine hasn't even been tested on rats. I'd say prayers and depend on whatever power you believe in to help you.
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