If you are sick, you can or must take medicine while you are pregnant. The medicines you take should be safe not only for you but also for your baby. Sometimes the information in the package leaflets may not help you choose the right medicine. The information tends to be too general to allow a person to understand how safe a drug really is during pregnancy.
For most diseases, there are several well-studied medications available that can be taken during pregnancy. All other medications should be avoided during pregnancy. There are some medications that you should stop taking for a certain amount of time before even planning a pregnancy. If you are planning or already expecting a baby, you should tell your doctor about any medicines you are taking. Your doctor may change or stop your treatment for the safety of you and your child.

During pregnancy, you should always consult your doctor before taking any medication, including over-the-counter medications.

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You should never stop taking a medication without first consulting your doctor or start taking new drugs that have not been adequately tested. On the other hand, taking a drug that is not recommended during pregnancy does not necessarily equate to risk. In any such case, your doctor may perform a high-resolution ultrasound to check the baby's development in the womb.

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Vaccinations
You should check your vaccination status before becoming pregnant and ask the doctor. Any missing vaccines should be given even if you are already pregnant, especially for tetanus, diphtheria, polio and influenza.
No vaccine has ever been shown to put your baby at risk.

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