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Diethylpropion Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Tenuate, Tenuate Dospan, Tepanil

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 8, 2023.

Diethylpropion Pregnancy Warnings

This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

US FDA pregnancy category: B

Comments: Abuse of this drug during pregnancy may result in withdrawal symptoms in the neonate.

Animal studies have not revealed any evidence of harm to the fetus or fertility impairment. Spontaneous reports of congenital malformations in humans have been recorded, but no causal relationship to this drug has been established. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.

US FDA pregnancy category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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Diethylpropion Breastfeeding Warnings

Caution is recommended.

Excreted into human milk: Yes

Comments: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.

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See also

References for pregnancy information

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Tenuate (diethylpropion)." Aventis Pharmaceuticals

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Tenuate (diethylpropion)." Aventis Pharmaceuticals

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