Dupixent is a brand-name injection that’s prescribed for conditions, including atopic dermatitis and asthma, in adults and certain children. It contains the active drug dupilumab. It’s not known whether Dupixent is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Keep reading for specific information about reproductive health and Dupixent. For a comprehensive look at Dupixent, see this article.
If you can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Dupixent is a safe choice for you.
It’s not known whether Dupixent should be used during pregnancy. If you’re planning a pregnancy or can become pregnant, talk with your doctor before using this medication.
If you use Dupixent while pregnant, you could consider joining the drug’s pregnancy registry. The purpose of a pregnancy registry is to monitor how a drug affects pregnancy. If any side effects occur, they should be reported so that Dupixent use in pregnancy can be more thoroughly studied. To sign up for the pregnancy registry or learn more, call 866-626-6847 or visit the registry website.
If you’re breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to consider how Dupixent may affect you and your child.
It’s not known whether Dupixent should be used while breastfeeding. If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, talk with your doctor before using this medication.
It’s not known whether Dupixent is safe to use during pregnancy. If you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, talk with your doctor about your birth control needs while you’re using Dupixent.
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