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From the 2001 Drug Guide
If you suspect you are pregnant or are hoping to become pregnant,
let your doctor know as soon as possible, because any medication you take has the potential to affect your unborn
baby. Following are some commonly prescribed arthritis medications that are probably safe during pregnancy, as well
as some medications that definitely shouldn't be used.
Probably Safe Throughout Pregnancy: |
| Drug | Brand name(s) | Category |
| Cyclosporine | Neoral, Sandimmune | DMARD |
| Dexamethasone | Decadron, Hexadrol | Glucocorticoid |
| Methylprednisolone | Medrol | Glucocorticoid |
| Prednisone | Deltasone, Orasone, Prednicen-M, Sterapred | Glucocorticoid |
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Unsafe in Pregnancy: |
| Drug | Brand name(s) | Category |
| Cyclophosphamide | Cytoxan | DMARD |
| Leflunomide | Arava | DMARD |
| Methotrexate | Rheumatrex | DMARD |
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