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Pregnancy and ACE Inhibitors or ARBs: Fetal Risk and Safe Alternatives

Pregnancy and ACE Inhibitors or ARBs: Fetal Risk and Safe Alternatives
Nov, 19 2025 Keaton Groves

ACE inhibitors and ARBs are dangerous during pregnancy and can cause fetal kidney damage, low amniotic fluid, and death. Safe alternatives like labetalol and methyldopa exist. Stop these drugs immediately if pregnant or planning pregnancy.