Brisdelle (paroxetine) is not safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including fetal harm, may determine whether you should take the drug during this time.
You shouldn’t take Brisdelle while pregnant. Brisdelle is approved only for treating hot flashes related to menopause, not those related to pregnancy.
The active drug in Brisdelle, paroxetine, can cause harm to a developing fetus. Studies have shown that taking paroxetine while pregnant can increase the risk of serious problems, such as heart abnormalities, in newborns.
If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant and are having hot flashes, talk with your doctor. They can recommend a treatment other than Brisdelle.
The active drug in Brisdelle, paroxetine, is known to pass into human breast milk. The presence of the drug has the potential to cause serious side effects in a breastfed child. These side effects include:
Because of this risk, if you’re breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, you should not take Brisdelle to treat hot flashes related to menopause.
If you have questions about breastfeeding and treatments for hot flashes due to menopause, talk with your doctor. They should be able to recommend treatments other than Brisdelle.
Brisdelle isn’t safe to take during pregnancy. If you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, talk with your doctor about your birth control needs while you’re taking Brisdelle.
For more information about taking Brisdelle during pregnancy, talk with your doctor.
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