Is Halcion Advisable During Pregnancy?

Posted on Thu, 26 Jan 2017

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Question : my wife who is 10 weeks pregnant took halcion .25mg to help with dentist apt. We didn't realize how dangerous it was and now reading I'm scared to death right now. I'm ready to have a panic attack that we just harmed our baby. Was this enough to cause harm?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Safe drug

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear thanks for writing to us.
I understand your anxiety about the issue
It is a benzodiazepine and is safe for both mother and baby
Moreover single time intake is not harmful at all
Just relax and enjoy this beautiful time of your life
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (8 hours later)

Even though it's considered an x drug for pregnant women? Just some of the warning s I read from drug websites says it is not good. My only thought is it was just once and regularly.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Category B drug

Detailed Answer:
No dear, it is not category X at all.
It is category B drug and is safe for mother and baby as per your history of intake of drug only once

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj