Benzodiazepine use in early pregnancy not linked to birth defects
A study of over 4 million pregnancies found no link between benzodiazepine use in early pregnancy and congenital malformations. Researchers say the findings may ease concerns for women using these medications during pregnancy.
Pregnant women using benzodiazepines, observational study with large sample size
- sample size
- more than 4 million pregnancies
- population
- children born to women who filled a benzodiazepine prescription
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Study size and design
The study analyzed data from more than 4 million pregnancies, tracking whether benzodiazepine prescriptions were filled during early pregnancy and whether congenital malformations occurred.
Findings
Children born to women who used benzodiazepines in early pregnancy were not more likely to have congenital malformations compared to those whose mothers did not use the drugs.
Common questions
Does using benzodiazepines in early pregnancy increase the risk of birth defects?
The study found no increased risk of congenital malformations in children born to women who used benzodiazepines during early pregnancy.
What type of study was this?
This was a large observational cohort study analyzing data from over 4 million pregnancies.
Sources
- Study Reassures on Benzodiazepines in Early Pregnancy MedPage Today · medpagetoday.com
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