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Is Labetalol Safe To Be Taken When Trying To Get Pregnant?

Hi, I was advised that since I m trying to get pregnant, I need to switch from losartin to labetalol for high blood pressure. I was also told I just make the switch without any ramp up. Is this your experience? And is it ok to be pregnant on labetalol?
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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HELLO.
Whatever advise given to you is Correct.
Anti Hypertensive losartan causes Defect in heart development of the baby.
As Labetalol has no proven side effects and it's safe during pregnancy and prevent pregnancy induced hypertension to impose.
YOU CAN GO WITH IT.
THANK YOU


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Is Labetalol Safe To Be Taken When Trying To Get Pregnant?

HELLO. Whatever advise given to you is Correct. Anti Hypertensive losartan causes Defect in heart development of the baby. As Labetalol has no proven side effects and it s safe during pregnancy and prevent pregnancy induced hypertension to impose. YOU CAN GO WITH IT. THANK YOU