Taltz is a brand-name subcutaneous injection prescribed for plaque psoriasis and some other autoimmune conditions. It contains the active ingredient ixekizumab. It’s unknown whether Taltz is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Keep reading for specific information about reproductive health and Taltz. For a comprehensive look at Taltz, see this article.
If you can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Taltz is a safe choice for you.
Taltz hasn’t been studied during pregnancy, so it’s unknown whether the drug is safe for pregnant people.
Make sure to tell your doctor if you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy before you start treatment. If you think you could be pregnant while receiving Taltz, talk with your doctor right away.
If you’re breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to consider how Taltz may affect you or a child who is breastfed.
It’s unknown whether Taltz passes into human breast milk or whether it affects how the body makes breast milk. Taltz was found in breast milk in animal studies, but studies in animals do not always reflect what will happen in humans.
If you’re breastfeeding and considering Taltz treatment, talk with your doctor. They can discuss the potential risks and benefits of the drug with you.
If you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, it’s important to know that treatment with Taltz may affect your birth control decisions.
It’s not known whether Taltz is safe 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 receiving Taltz.
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