I take sumatriptan. Can it make it harder for me to get pregnant?
It is not known if sumatriptan can make it harder to get pregnant.
Does taking sumatriptan increase the chance of miscarriage?
Miscarriage is common and can occur in any pregnancy for many different reasons. There have been several studies done that have not found an increased chance of miscarriage when sumatriptan was used during pregnancy.
Does taking sumatriptan increase the chance of birth defects?
Every pregnancy starts out with a 3-5% chance of having a birth defect. This is called the background risk. Overall, studies have not found an increased chance of birth defects when sumatriptan is used in the first trimester.
Does taking sumatriptan in pregnancy increase the chance of other pregnancy-related problems?
Some studies have suggested a small increase in chance of some pregnancy-related problems, including preeclampsia, preterm birth (birth before 37 weeks), low birth weight (weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces [2500g] at birth), and heavy bleeding after delivery if sumatriptan was used late in pregnancy. However, some of these complications (including preeclampsia, preterm birth, and low birth weight) have been associated with migraines in pregnancy. This makes it hard to know if the medication, the condition being treated, or other factors are the cause of these complications.
Does taking sumatriptan in pregnancy affect future behavior or learning for the child?
Studies have not been done to see if sumatriptan can cause behavior or learning issues for the child. There is limited information on the long-term effects of exposure to medications in the same class as sumatriptan during pregnancy. One study that followed children to age 3 suggested there could be small effects on attention. However, the same authors did not find behavior differences at age 5 in children who were exposed to a medication in the same class as sumatriptan.
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