Is albuterol or advair safe during pregnancy?

Question

I am 12 weeks pregnant and have asthma. I need to know if anyone has any information regarding using albuterol or advair, or if anyone has any experience using these medications. I read it was bad for the fetus, but has not met anyone who has used them during pregnancy. Any information would be helpfull. Thanks!

Answer 1

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I'm the mother of 3 and 20 weeks pregnant w/#4. i am on albuterol and advair as well oral meds for my asthma.

i have PERFECTLY HEALTHY! babies!! not one of them has asthma, or allergies. none of them have any birth defects either, and i did not have any complications to my babies due to my medication use for my asthma. in fact my youngest son is gifted.

some docs will tell you don't take the meds..others will say it's fine.
if i don't take my meds i am in the hospital in a few days, and i would have to stay there.

i have not read any studies that are conclusive about adverse effects of these medication on the baby.

considering how serious asthma can be in later pregnancy (when heaviness in the chest can occur) i would NOT stop taking your meds unless your doc gives you something else.
also be careful after baby is born...the 'heaviness' feeling in the chest can occur as your organs shift back to where they were pre-pregnancy while your uterus retracts to it's pre-pregnancy size...i have had one asthma attack from that.

listen to your body, you know it better than i or your doc even!
I've had asthma since i was 12, I'm 29 now.

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Mother of 3 soon to be 4 w/asthma

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Thank you. The information is great and its nice to know there are other women out there who struggle with asthma during pregnancy.

Answer 2

I had taken Advair after I got sick and start to wheeze while I was sleeping. My physician said that it was okay because it goes to your lungs and not into your blood stream. I had a very healthy boy afterward. Just be careful of oral medications. It would be better to check with your OBGYN on what kinds of medications you can take.

Answer 3

When it comes to questioning what medications are safe to take during pregnancy, the only reliable source you should listen to is your doctor or your pharmacist.

Answer 4

My doctor said to go to the ER if I have an asthma attack and not to use my inhaler (albuterol) I do not know about advair, I would assume the same for that one.

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40 weeks pregnant