How (if at all) damaging can painkillers / antibiotics be in v.early pregnancy?

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Hiya,

Im not even sure If I am pregnant but am trying.

I had a tooth out Monday and its been hellish, im on ibuprofen & paracetamol every 4 hours and have been put on antibiotics today.

Im not saying I am pregnant but If I were could this be harmful?

No. I tok a course of metronizadol (strong anti-b's) plus paracetomol and it didn't cause a problem. You might want to steer clear of ibuprofen though.

I took paracetamol in early pregnancy as I was told it was ok. I also took ibuprofen by accident (I though I was having period pains but was pregnant)

Paracetamol is fine. Ibuprofen is not recommended as it can cause bleeding. Antibiotics vary - check with your pharmacist or gp, there are plenty that can be safely used in pg.
hth.

sorry took a course... - I didn't know I was PG then though, I wouldn't have been given them if I was.

However I was given amoxicillin when PG (at about 15 weeks) and that was OK so I presume that's an OK one to take whilst PG.

sO I SHOULD JUST TAKE PARACETAMOL AND DROP THE IBUPROFEN?

Ooops caps sorry!

Pennies thats theone ive been given! metronizadol 400mg

I dont really want to ask for different ones because this is my 2nd type - the first had penacillin in which im allergic to (or was told by my mum 3 days into a course of 7!)

You should tell them you might be PG in that case I think. I'm not a GP or pharmacist but I think it's not ideal for PG. I could be wrong and keep taking them for tonight but call them first thing and tell them so they can tell you the best option for you.

Yes to paracetomol nd not to Ibuprofen (inc. Nurofen and the like)

Yeah drop the Ibuprofen just incase you are pg.

I hope you are!!

Thankyou

No more ibuprofen,

its only a 3 day course so I think Ill just go with the antibiotics, Im not even due my period for 10 days, but have a few niggles!

Thanks Kay

Im afraid to say I cant stop taking the ibuprofen

I tried to just take the paracetamol alone lastnight and I was in agony.

I talked to DH and he said its daft putting myself through pain when i dont even know if I am pregnant and wont know for well over a week.

I just hope if I am then it will be ok.

I dont think it would do any harm.. I took it until 10 weeks with steroids and antibiotics had no idea I was pregnant, my Gp told me not to worry Junkies take worse in pregnancy and have perfectly healthy babies! Good luck with the testing!

I think - please someone jump in and correct me if not - that codeine is better than ibuprofen and does actually work. Paracetamol do nothing for me either. Though I think during the very early days you are probably fine anyway.