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Medicines tetrabenazineQuestion & answer

tetrabenazine · Medicine question

Can tetrabenazine be taken during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Answer

It is not recommended during pregnancy because adequate human safety data are lacking and animal studies found reproductive toxicity.

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Xenazine 25 mg tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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