Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) is a prescription drug used to treat Crohn’s disease, plaque psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and psoriatic arthritis. It’s not known whether Skyrizi is safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Skyrizi is a safe option for you.
It’s not known whether Skyrizi is a safe treatment option while pregnant.
If you use Skyrizi while pregnant, consider enrolling in the drug’s pregnancy registry. The registry gathers information about the safety of Skyrizi when used during pregnancy. To learn more or sign up, call 877-302-2161 or visit the registry website. You can also talk with your doctor for more details.
Inflammatory bowel disease and pregnancy
Among other uses, Skyrizi is used to treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These conditions are types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). According to published data, IBD can raise certain risks during pregnancy. Examples of these risks include premature birth and low birth weight.
IBD that’s not well managed can increase these risks even more. Because of this, you and your doctor should discuss the risks and benefits of using Skyrizi while pregnant versus not treating your condition during pregnancy.
If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to understand the effects that Skyrizi could have on you or your child.
It’s not known whether it’s safe to use Skyrizi while breastfeeding. It’s not known whether the drug passes into breast milk or whether it could cause side effects in a child who is breastfed.
If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, you and your doctor can discuss the risks and benefits of using Skyrizi while breastfeeding.
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