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Question about medication

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Old 01-23-2007, 11:51 AM
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The medication Finasteride (Proscar or Propecia) causes a specific birth defect. They warn that women should never take it or even handle the drug. So my question is.... is it ok for my partner to be taking it while he's helping me get pregnant? If anyone has heard anything, i would really appreciate knowing.
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Old 01-23-2007, 03:22 PM
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Yikes! I dont know. I would call my Dr and ask them.
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Old 01-25-2007, 03:29 PM
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Hi Jess. It should be fine. Take a look at this article:

http://www.otispregnancy.org/pdf/propecia.pdf

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Old 01-25-2007, 03:45 PM
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Found this too:

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Since Propecia was approved by the FDA on 22 December 1997 and Proscar on 28 August 1996, millions of doses of finasteride have been taken and there has not been a single case report of a birth defect. Now that’s reassuring information.

Richard Lee, M.D.
Here's the website where I found it.

I don't think you have anything to worry about, hun.

Looking forward to seeing a BFP from you soon!

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