Is Sildenafil safe during pregnancy?
Risk Summary Sildenafil tablets are not indicated for use in females. There are no data with the use of sildenafil citrate in pregnant women to inform any drug-associated risks for adverse developmental outcomes. Animal reproduction studies conducted with sildenafil did not show adverse developmental outcomes when administered during organogenesis in rats and rabbits at oral doses up to 16 and 32 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 100 mg/day on a mg/m 2 basis ( see...
Overall verdict
Use With Caution
Trimester-by-Trimester Guide
40 weeks · 3 stages · different risks
1st Trimester
Weeks 1–12 · Organs forming
Risk Summary Sildenafil tablets are not indicated for use in females. There are no data with the use of sildenafil citrate in pregnant women to inform any drug-associated risks for adverse developmental outcomes. Animal reproduction studies conducted with sildenafil did not show adverse developmental outcomes when administered during organogenesis in rats and rabbits at oral doses up to 16 and 32 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 100 mg/day on a mg/m 2 basis ( see...
2nd Trimester
Weeks 13–26 · Baby growing
Risk Summary Sildenafil tablets are not indicated for use in females. There are no data with the use of sildenafil citrate in pregnant women to inform any drug-associated risks for adverse developmental outcomes. Animal reproduction studies conducted with sildenafil did not show adverse developmental outcomes when administered during organogenesis in rats and rabbits at oral doses up to 16 and 32 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 100 mg/day on a mg/m 2 basis ( see...
3rd Trimester
Weeks 27–40 · Final development
Risk Summary Sildenafil tablets are not indicated for use in females. There are no data with the use of sildenafil citrate in pregnant women to inform any drug-associated risks for adverse developmental outcomes. Animal reproduction studies conducted with sildenafil did not show adverse developmental outcomes when administered during organogenesis in rats and rabbits at oral doses up to 16 and 32 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 100 mg/day on a mg/m 2 basis ( see...
Category B — Likely Safe
Animal studies show no risk, but limited human data available.
Not medical advice
Every pregnancy is different. Always consult your obstetrician before taking any medicine. Drug safety classifications can change — verify current guidelines with your doctor. For emergencies, call 112.
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