- female
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
I'm a mom to a 23-day-old baby and was diagnosed with gallbladder stones during my 8th month of pregnancy. Today I'm feeling pain in my upper abdomen again. The stone size is 9mm. Is it safe for me to take drotin tablets right now? I can't consider surgery at this stage with such a small baby
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Drotin is generally safe post-pregnancy but consult your OB; manage diet and hydration, and avoid surgery if pain is mild.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 14/08/2025
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