Albendazole should not be used during pregnancy, unless there is no alternate treatment. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking albendazole?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to albendazole, or to similar drugs such as mebendazole (Vermox).
To make sure albendazole is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
liver disease; or
bone marrow suppression.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Albendazole should not be used during pregnancy, unless there is no alternate treatment. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine and for at least 1 month after your treatment ends.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
It is not known whether albendazole passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.