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" Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine. Is bisoprolol safe to take during pregnancy?  Bisoprolol should not be used during pregnancy unless considered essential by your doctor.\u00A0 Beta-blockers reduce blood flow to the placenta, which could increase the chance of premature delivery or death of the foetus. They may also slow the baby&amp;#039;s heartbeat, cause its blood sugar to drop, or restrict its growth in the womb. If\u00A0your doctor thinks it is essential for you to keep taking bisoprolol to control your condition, then the baby will need to be closely monitored during the pregnancy and for the first few days after the birth. If you think you could be pregnant while taking bisoprolol, or want to try for a baby, it is important to get medical advice from your doctor straight away. It&amp;#039;s important that you don&amp;#039;t suddenly stop taking bisoprolol, as this could make your condition get worse.  Is bisoprolol safe to take during breastfeeding?  It is not known to what extent bisoprolol passes into breast milk. It is not recommended for mothers who are breastfeeding because it could potentially cause the baby&amp;#039;s heart rate to slow down or its blood sugar to fall. It is important to talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or want to breastfeed, before you start treatment with bisoprolol. Switching to a different treatment with a more established safety profile during breastfeeding may be possible, but it&amp;#039;s important to weigh up all the risks and benefits.  What is bisoprolol used for and how does it work? How do I take bisoprolol? What should I know before taking bisoprolol? Who shouldn&amp;#039;t take bisoprolol? What are the possible side effects of bisoprolol? Can I take other medicines with bisoprolol? Last updated:\u00A026/05/2016 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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