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Is Aleve Safe For Pregnancy?
Jul 19, 2018
Mimi asked
I took 1 Aleve today. I'm 9 weeks pregnant.
Safe painkiller in pregnancy for headache
Am I going to harm my baby?
Answer
Aleve (naproxen) is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that is a commonly used over the counter analgesic. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain, as well inflammation.
Aleve, and all NSAIDs, are generally not recommended to be used during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester.
It is classified as a pregnancy category C during the first two trimesters and as a category D during the third.
Pregnancy category C is defined as follows by the FDA:
"Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks."
It is specifically recommended to not take Aleve during the third trimester as various studies have shown that it increases the risk of:
Guidelines published in American Family Physician recommend against the use of NSAID
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