Using over-the-counter medications during pregnancy

OBGYN Jay Goldberg, MD, explains the best over-the-counter medications to take while pregnant, and which ones you should check with your doctor before taking
Taking Over-the-Counter Medications During Pregnancy
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Over-the-counter medications in pregnancy are plentiful. I recommend early in pregnancy that safe medications are Tylenol, Tums, and Benadryl. Those are medications, you don't have to check with me. For any other medications for ailment, it's safest to check with your doctor before you take anything.

OBGYN Jay Goldberg, MD, explains the best over-the-counter medications to take while pregnant, and which ones you should check with your doctor before taking

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Jay Goldberg, MD

Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Dr. Jay Goldberg is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Goldberg earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1996 after completing his undergraduate education at the University of California-San Diego. His internship and residency training took place at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles.

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Over-the-counter medications in pregnancy are plentiful. I recommend early in pregnancy that safe medications are Tylenol, Tums, and Benadryl. Those are medications, you don't have to check with me. For any other medications for ailment, it's safest to check with your doctor before you take anything.