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Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking 12 Cytotec Tablets During Pregnancy?

i am currently 3 weeks pregnant now, i took 12 cytotec tablets and no bleeding happened. i have decided to keep the baby. but i am so scared of the effects on my baby. please i need your advise. what's the best thing to do? and what could be the possible effects on my baby?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Cytotec is misoprostol and it causes developmental anomaly in the fetus like facial nerve paralysis and other craniofacial anomalies.
It is contraindicated in pregnancy and if taken in such a high dosage, then the risk is definitely very high.
I would suggest you to consult a fetal medicine specialist so that you can be properly counselled and further decision can be taken accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking 12 Cytotec Tablets During Pregnancy?

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Cytotec is misoprostol and it causes developmental anomaly in the fetus like facial nerve paralysis and other craniofacial anomalies. It is contraindicated in pregnancy and if taken in such a high dosage, then the risk is definitely very high. I would suggest you to consult a fetal medicine specialist so that you can be properly counselled and further decision can be taken accordingly. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Dr Deepti Verma