What drugs are safe to use in pregnancy to treat hypertension?
Methyldopa, Pindolol, and Metoprolol appear to be safe for use in pregnancy, as well as Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) like nifedipine, and Diuretics, predominately thiazide-type. However, Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, and direct renin inhibitors are contraindicated at all stages of pregnancy because of teratogenicity and adverse fetal outcomes.