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Can cilostazol be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Cilostazol must not be used during pregnancy because adequate data in pregnant women are lacking, animal studies showed reproductive toxicity, and the potential human risk is unknown.

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Cilostazol 50 mg tabletsViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 3Document updated 8 May 2026

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