Tremfya is a brand-name subcutaneous injection prescribed for plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in adults. It contains the active ingredient guselkumab. It is not known whether Tremfya is safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Keep reading for specific information about reproductive health and Tremfya. For more details on Tremfya, see this article.
It’s not known whether Tremfya is safe to take during pregnancy. Studies of Tremfya’s effect on pregnant people and pregnancy aren’t available. But it’s thought that the drug may affect a fetus.
If you’re pregnant or can become pregnant, talk with your doctor before taking Tremfya. They can discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with Tremfya specifically for you.
It’s not known whether it’s safe to breastfeed while taking Tremfya. There are no studies of people who received treatment with Tremfya while breastfeeding. In animal studies, Tremfya didn’t pass from lactating animals to offspring. But this doesn’t mean the same result would occur in humans.
If you’re breastfeeding and interested in treatment with Tremfya, talk with your doctor. They can discuss the benefits and risks of the medication with you.
It’s not known whether Tremfya is safe to take during pregnancy. If you’re sexually active and you or your sexual partner can become pregnant, talk with your doctor about your birth control options during your treatment with Tremfya.
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