It’s not known whether Taltz (ixekizumab) is safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors may determine whether you should use the drug during this time.
If you may be or can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Taltz is a safe option for you.
It’s not known whether Taltz is safe to receive during pregnancy. If you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy, talk with your doctor before starting Taltz treatment. They can discuss the possible risks and benefits of this drug with you.
If you receive Taltz during pregnancy, consider enrolling in the drug’s pregnancy registry. This registry collects information about the safety of Taltz when used during pregnancy. For more information, call 800-284-1695 or visit the registry website.
If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to understand the effects that Taltz could have on you or the child who is breastfed.
It’s not known whether Taltz passes into human breast milk or if it could cause side effects in a child who is breastfed. In animal studies, Taltz was shown to pass into animal milk. But animal studies do not always predict what will happen in humans.
If you’re breastfeeding or planning to, talk with your doctor before starting Taltz treatment.
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