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Chickenpox during pregnancy

2019-04-15 13:54:59
Hi, My wife is effected with chickenpox during pregnancy (17th week) She's been taking Acyclovir 800mg since 5days. She still feels uneasy and headache.Can she continue to use the same medicine. Will there be any problem for the baby too
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Answered2019-04-23 03:32:43

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