Medicines & protocols
Some medicines need changing before conception and some must not be stopped abruptly. A pre-pregnancy review with the prescriber and pharmacist balances the risk of the medicine against the risk of the untreated condition. Never stop a prescribed medicine on your own because of something read online.
Also known as: medication safety in pregnancy, prescription review
Related Canada guides
Sources
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) patient information
- Health Canada
Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.