Deepika Reddy Deepika Reddy Asked 9 months ago

Is ceftriaxone safe in pregnancy?

My gynecologist prescribed ceftriaxone for an infection, but I'm 7 months pregnant. I'm a bit concerned and want to know if it's generally considered safe to use during this stage of pregnancy.

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Sonia Malhotra Sonia Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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With thyroid, I learned how sensitive the body can be, especially during big life changes. For pregnancy, every medicine needs careful consideration. Please discuss ceftriaxone with your gynaecologist. They can properly assess your health and the baby's safety.

Kartik Singh Kartik Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Dude, I've had antibiotics before, but for pregnancy, it's totally different. My sister was pregnant last year and her doc was super strict about meds. You HAVE to ask your gynaecologist, don't rely on online info for this. It's about the baby too.

Deepika Sharma Deepika Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I don't give medical advice ever, that's for doctors. But my friend was on some strong meds during her pregnancy, and she discussed everything in detail with her gynaecologist first. That's the only way to be sure about anything like ceftriaxone.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

See, sometimes people skip doctor visits to save money, but in pregnancy, health is paramount, budget second. The cost of a consultation for such a critical question about ceftriaxone is much less than any potential issue. Get proper advice.

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Arjun Patel Arjun Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

It's natural to have questions about medication when you're pregnant, don't worry. Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic, and its safety needs to be assessed by your gynaecologist who knows your full medical history. Please make an appointment and clear all your doubts with them.

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