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Is Alphadopa Pills Safe During Pregnancy?

hi m 29.6 week pregnent and my bp is high from last 5 days its 150/100 my doctor prescribed me alphadopa 250 twice a day and loprin 75 once in a day. please tell me is it safe to take this medication for me and my baby. my doctor has also noticed mild restricted growth of fetus.
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
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HI,
I understand your concern.
control of blood pressure is a must in pregnancy, for it hampers fetal growth as well as it can cause serious condition like toxemia of pregnancy dangerous to baby as well as mother.
Anti hypertensive drugs are to be selected by treating doctor according to patient's health. Your doctor has prescribed Alpha dopa & loprin .. You have to continue with the medication. Regular follow up as per doctor's advise is essential to avoid the complications.
The restriction of fetal growth must be due to the blood pressure. Controlled blood pressure along with nutritional supplement would correct it. Please don't worry.
Thanks.
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Is Alphadopa Pills Safe During Pregnancy?

HI, I understand your concern. control of blood pressure is a must in pregnancy, for it hampers fetal growth as well as it can cause serious condition like toxemia of pregnancy dangerous to baby as well as mother. Anti hypertensive drugs are to be selected by treating doctor according to patient s health. Your doctor has prescribed Alpha dopa & loprin .. You have to continue with the medication. Regular follow up as per doctor s advise is essential to avoid the complications. The restriction of fetal growth must be due to the blood pressure. Controlled blood pressure along with nutritional supplement would correct it. Please don t worry. Thanks.