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Guide to Phentermine and Pregnancy

All material below is quoted from a guide published by OTIS,
Organization of Teratology Information Services.

Click here to download the FULL guide in PDF format.


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Selections from the guide to Phentermine and Pregnancy:

Is it safe to lose weight while I’m pregnant?

Some medical complications are more likely in pregnancy if you are
significantly overweight, including gestational diabetes (diabetes that
develops and lasts only during pregnancy) and high blood pressure.

Your health care provider can discuss recommendations regarding
weight gain and loss during pregnancy, but in general, it is not
recommended that you lose weight during pregnancy. Some studies
suggest weight loss during the first trimester of a pregnancy can
increase the risk for having a baby who doesn’t weigh as much as it
should, or in some cases, a baby with a neural tube defect. Neural tube
defects, such as spina bifida, occur when the baby’s spine does not
close properly.

Can taking Phentermine make it harder for me to get pregnant?

There is no information about whether Phentermine makes it more
difficult for women to become pregnant.

Is Phentermine safe to use while nursing my baby? I gained a lot of
weight while I was pregnant. I am thinking of using Phentermine to
lose the weight. Can I still breastfeed my baby?

It is possible for Phentermine to pass into breast milk, so a baby could
be exposed while nursing. We do not know how much Phentermine gets
into breast milk, or what effects it can have on a baby who is breastfed.
Because Phentermine stimulates the central nervous system it might
cause side effects in the baby such as tremors, agitation or decreased
feeding. You should talk with your health care provider about breastfeeding
if taking this medication.

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[TruLuvin4us]

Great Information... i have been totally wondering how phen would interfer if i ever got prego.. Thanks a lot..
Tru Luvin

[Lisa]

Hi. I would just like to respond to the pregnancy question by saying that I got Pregnant while using phentermine last year.I had been on phentermine 5 weeks when I missed my period.I was 38 at the time and I was definately not trying to concieve. I was really worried throughout my pregnancy about heart defects and nervous system disorders.But I am happy to say that my son was born beautiful and perfectly normal.So I dont think It interferes with conception.I weened my son at 8 weeks and started phentermine again.This time I feel Im pretty safe because I had a tubaligation. It seems obvious enough that if something speeds you up and suppresses your appetite that It could have very bad effects on a tiny embryo or fetus.Believe me its not worth the worry.You can always start the medication again after weening your baby.