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Hello. I am pregnant of 4 weeks. By the end of 3rd week I have taken one nimesulide (100mg) tablet in combination with diclofenac. Please advise me will it cause any birth defects or side effects to my unborn.
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If you taking that medicine according to doctor prescription then don't worry it is safe for you. But can't take this medicine without consultation.
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Till today there is no known side effect of these drugs in early pregnancy, but if taken in last 3 months, can lead to pre mature closer of ductus artereosus,
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