Dabigatran and pregnancy
Dabigatran should not be taken during pregnancy.
If you take dabigatran and are planning a pregnancy or you become pregnant while taking it, speak to your doctor or specialist. They will change you to a different medicine.
Dabigatran and breastfeeding
It may be OK to take dabigatran while breastfeeding, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.
Dabigatran gets into breast milk in tiny amounts, and it is unlikely to cause side effects in your baby. However, we do not have very much information about dabigatran and breastfeeding, so your doctor may recommend a different medicine we know more about.
If your doctor says it's OK to take dabigatran while breastfeeding, then monitor your baby for any possible side effects.
Talk to your health visitor, midwife, pharmacist or doctor as soon as possible if:
- your baby is not feeding as well as usual
- your baby seems to bleed or bruise easily
- you have any other concerns about your baby
Dabigatran and fertility
There's no evidence to suggest that taking dabigatran reduces fertility in either men or women.
Speak to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it if you're trying to get pregnant.
Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:
- trying to get pregnant
- pregnant
- breastfeeding