Thursday, May. 28, 2009

Category X

Human studies show increased rates of birth defects, or animal studies suggest an increased risk, and the risk of use outweighs the benefits

Examples: Accutane (acne treatment); Lipitor (cholesterol reducer)

Fact: Statins like Lipitor may have lower risk than some C or D drugs, but the risks still outweigh the drugs' benefits during pregnancy

See the top 10 scientific discoveries of 2008.