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Taking hydroxyzine while pregnant?
I recently found out I am currently 14 weeks pregnant. I am prescribed hydroxyzine for anxiety. Unaware of my pregnancy I’ve been taking the medication daily. Will this medication cause harm to the baby? Should I abort this pregnancy due to taking this medication? Or is the baby safe?
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Hydroxyzine does not appear to increase the risk of malformations in human pregnancies, and is likely safe. I would recommend discussing this with your OB provider, and considering a high level detailed fetal anatomical scan to look at the anatomy of the baby. We do not recommend termination based on exposure to this medication.