Aubagio (teriflunomide) is a prescription drug that’s prescribed for certain types of multiple sclerosis. The drug comes as an oral tablet. Aubagio is not safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Keep reading to learn more about Aubagio and reproductive health. And for a detailed overview of this drug, check out this article.
If you can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Aubagio is a safe option for you.
It’s not safe to take Aubagio while pregnant. Also, it may not be safe to get pregnant for at least 2 years after your last dose of Aubagio. This is because Aubagio stays in your system for a long time after you stop taking it.
If you take Aubagio during pregnancy, consider enrolling in Aubagio’s pregnancy registry. Pregnancy registries collect information about the effects of a drug during pregnancy. This information can help researchers better understand the drug’s risks if taken during pregnancy.
If you take Aubagio during pregnancy, or become pregnant within 2 years following the last dose of Aubagio, report pregnancies by calling 800-745-4447.
If you’re interested in becoming pregnant after taking Aubagio, talk with your doctor. They can suggest safe ways to help you do so.
If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to understand the effects that Aubagio could have on you or the child who is breastfed.
It’s not known whether Aubagio passes into breast milk or whether it’s safe to take the drug while breastfeeding. Because of the potential for side effects in an infant who is breastfed from Aubagio, you should not breastfeed during treatment with Aubagio.
If you’re breastfeeding, your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks of having you take Aubagio.
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