1% of infants were diagnosed with birth defects after taking acyclovir and valacyclovir, respectively
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Answer Studies have shown that the use of acyclovir or valacyclovir is not associated with an increase in birth defects
Regarding pregnancy and lactation
Also, a separate study found no increase in birth defects in over 1,500 infants exposed to acyclovir and over 200 infants
A prenatal exposure to acyclovir is defined as inadvertent or intentional use of oral or intravenous acyclovir at any time during pregnancy
Taking antidepressants such as Prozac during pregnancy can affect the child’s brain development and potentially lead to them having mental health disorders