Taking medication safely
Once you and your doctor have weighed the alternatives and together made the decision that it is in the best interests of you and your baby to take the medicine, be sure you understand the dosage, the timing, the possible adverse effects on you (e.g., stomach ache, headache, diarrhea), and if there are any possible adverse effects to watch for in your baby.
When you pick up the medicine at the pharmacy, check the label and be sure it agrees with what your doctor told you. Keep in mind that doctors oftentimes do not discuss possible adverse drug reactions with patients for two reasons: they occur in a small minority of patients, and if you expect certain reactions, you are more likely to experience them, or imagine you do.
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