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Is it safe to take in pregnancy

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happyllama07 · 20/01/2026 08:10

My child had chickenpox a few weeks ago when I was 8 weeks pregnant. I had a blood test done which confirmed that I haven’t had it yet so I am not immune. At that time I got prescribed acyclovir 800 mg tablets to take it for 7 days. After I finished the course we both went back to work which is a nursery. Again there was an outbreak of chickenpox. I am now 11 weeks pregnant and the doctor is prescribed me again the acyclovir 800 mg. Is it safe to take it this often during pregnancy? I am worried if it will cause anything to my baby.

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Thereslifeafternappybags · 20/01/2026 10:02

Did you ask your doctor when you were prescribed it? If not, just give the surgery a ring.

This page indicates it’s fine though:

www.nhs.uk/medicines/aciclovir/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-or-using-aciclovir/

Weeeeyy · 20/01/2026 12:19

If you catch chicken pox during pregnancy that can be dangerous so i would go with the doctors advice and take the medication they advise.

happyllama07 · 20/01/2026 13:46

I will take it of course , was just curious how safe is this for the baby as my doctor wasn’t very helpful to explain it to me.

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Mabobsleigh · 20/01/2026 13:49

Acyclovir is commonly prescribed in pregnancy

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