Nural tube Birth defects

Question

Asked for Female, 30 Years

I am taking medicine for obsessive compulsive disorder (psychiatric) . Medicine - clonil 25, flunil 40, prodep 20 MG. After I got pregnant doctor suggest to stop for first 3 months. I have stopped for 3 months however I have taken in 3rd week of pregnancy for 10 days. Then again I have taken during 3.5 to 5.5 month of pregnancy. At 6.5 month my baby has diagnosis with myelomeningocele (spinal bifida) birth defects. Is this because I have taken above medicine? Or their could be other issue? What we should do to prevent this next time?

Answers (1)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month

Articles you may like

Essential Pregnancy Care Tips

Dr.Renu Keshan Mathur

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: You only need about 300 additional calories per day. You now need 70 grams of proteins a day compa ... Read more

1

What Is Test Tube Baby

Dr.Richika Sahay Shukla

In Vitro Fertilisation means Fertilisation “ in- glass that is fertilization outside the human body . It was initially d ... Read more

1

Balanced Diet During Pregnancy

Dr.Vinita Agrawal

Pregnancy is a critical phase of human development. The nutritional status of a mother at conception is a key factor for ... Read more

9

Reasons for Hydrosalpinx (Swelling of the Fallopian Tube)

Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta

What is hydrosalpinx? Sometimes, the Fallopian Tubes (the tubes remaining on both sides of the the uterus, where the spe ... Read more

2

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: What to Do ?

Dr.Richika Sahay Shukla

Recurrent pregnancy loss is termed as the condition in which there is the loss of two or more consecutive pregnancies. A ... Read more

2

Ate Your Folate?

Ms.Tehzeeb

I really think I was born to be a Nutritionist. However, very briefly at one point, I dabbled with the idea of being a w ... Read more

6

This question featured in :

Types of birth defects Neural tube defect causes

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

Dr. Venkat Raghav General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Venkat Raghav

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello... ...The cause of myelomeningocele is unknown. However, low levels of folic acid in a woman's body before and during early pregnancy appear to play a part in this type of birth defect. if you had folic acid deficiency, doctor would have prescribed you folicin tablet.. anticonvulsant medications (such as phenytoin, primidone, carbamazepine or valproate ) causes folate deficiency

Answered

0/1 people found this helpful

Was this answer helpful?

YES NO

Download FREE Practo app

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE