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Use of diuretics during pregnancy.

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: QUESTION: Several of my pregnant patients use diuretics for hypertension. I have heard that diuretics cannot be used in pregnancy because of the reduction of plasma volume and the potential for decreasing placental perfusion, as well as a possible diabetogenic effect. ANSWER: Many studies--including a meta-analysis of almost 7000 neonates exposed to diuretics during pregnancy--did not find an increased risk of adverse effects, such as birth defects, fetal growth restriction, thrombocytopenia, or diabetes, among neonates exposed to diuretics in utero.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: Mosa'b Al-Balas, Pina Bozzo, Adrienne Einarson

Language: English

Topic: Pregnancy and Medication Impact

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2146569284

FWCI: 1.372

Cites: 10

Cited by: 35

Related to: 10