Key takeaways

  • It’s not known whether Skyrizi, which doctors prescribe to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other conditions, is a safe treatment option during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • However, IBD can raise certain risks during pregnancy. IBD that’s difficult to manage can increase these risks even more.
  • You and your doctor can discuss the risks and benefits of receiving Skyrizi while pregnant versus not treating your condition during pregnancy.

Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) is a prescription drug used to treat Crohn’s disease, plaque psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and psoriatic arthritis.

Keep reading to learn about reproductive health and Skyrizi. For general information about Skyrizi, including its uses and side effects, see this in-depth Skyrizi article.

If you can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Skyrizi is a safe option for you.

It’s not known whether Skyrizi is a safe treatment option while pregnant.

If you receive Skyrizi while pregnant, consider enrolling in the drug’s pregnancy registry. The registry gathers information about the safety of Skyrizi when used during pregnancy. To learn more or sign up, call 877-302-2161 or visit the registry website. You can also talk with your doctor for more details.

Inflammatory bowel disease and pregnancy

Among other uses, doctors prescribe Skyrizi to treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These conditions are types of IBD. According to studies, IBD can raise certain risks during pregnancy. Examples of these risks include premature birth and low birth weight.

IBD that’s difficult to manage can increase these risks even more. Because of this, you and your doctor can discuss the risks and benefits of receiving Skyrizi while pregnant versus not treating your condition during pregnancy.

If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to understand the effects that Skyrizi could have on you or your child.

It’s not known whether it’s safe to receive Skyrizi while breastfeeding. It’s not known whether the drug passes into breast milk or whether it could cause side effects in a breastfed child.

If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, you and your doctor can discuss the risks and benefits of receiving Skyrizi while breastfeeding.

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