i am four months pregnant.how save is it for me to continue with carbimazol.this is my first pregnancy after many years of trying

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Hi ozeovhe, according to what I understand carb is best avoided during pregnancy as it crosses the placenta.PTU seems the recommended anti thyroid med.You need to discuss this asap with your end . congratulations on your pregnancy

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This is an excerpt I have read:-

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Carbimazole does cross the placenta, but provided the mother's dose is within the standard range, and her thyroid status is monitored, there is no evidence of harm to the unborn baby.

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Congratulations.

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