Otezla is a brand-name oral tablet prescribed for certain people with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcers. It contains the active ingredient apremilast. It is not known whether Otezla is safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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There haven’t been enough studies in humans to know whether Otezla is safe to take during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown potential harm to a fetus when Otezla is given to pregnant females. However, animal studies don’t always predict how humans would respond.
Until more is known, your doctor will likely recommend that you do not take Otezla while you’re pregnant.
If you’re planning a pregnancy or can become pregnant, talk with your doctor before taking this medication.
There haven’t been enough studies to show whether Otezla is present in breast milk. In animal studies, Otezla was found in the milk of lactating animals. But animal studies don’t always predict what would happen in human studies.
Until more is known, your doctor will likely recommend that you should avoid breastfeeding while taking this drug.
It’s not known whether Otezla is safe to take during pregnancy. If you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, talk with your doctor about your birth control needs while you’re taking Otezla.
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