The safety of Prescription Drugs in Pregnancy, istockphoto, with permission
Prescription drugs, because they are “prescribed”, are not thought of as “dangerous” – yet in pregnancy many prescription drugs can be just that. In addition, over-the-counter drugs, such as advil and aleve, can cause complications in pregnancy.
Although the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) “rate” drugs according to research data available, most drugs have not been tested on human mothers but instead have been tested on animal mothers, so there is a chance that the predicted outcome may not be the same.
That’s why its important to get professional medical advice on the use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs in pregnancy. For an introduction to the subject, read the following article, but do get professional advice too 
Herbal & Prescription Awareness Month: Prescription & over-the-counter drugs to avoid in pregnancy
