which antihypertensives are safe to use during pregnancy
April 2008
The question often comes up about which antihypertensives are safe to use during pregnancy.
Uncomplicated hypertension usually isn't treated during pregnancy unless systolic BP is over 160 or diastolic is over 100.
There's not enough evidence that routinely treating mild to moderate hypertension during pregnancy improves outcomes.
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