Allergies Medications: Toddler, Nasonex
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Nasonex
Asked by J.H. from Charlotte
on February 16, 2009
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Has anyone seen adverse side effects in their children from Nasonex? My 2 year old son was just prescribed nasonex due to a mold allergy. Thanks for your help!
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- If you go to their website they will have the side effects listed and a link. Did you know that you can eliminate allergies using NAET. I didn't want my kids to be ...
- My daughter used it for about a month last year to help with seasonal allergies (she had just turned 7.) Her whole face was so swollen and her eyes were so bloodshot ...
- Hi J., Any steroid, ANY steroid will do damage to bones. Even a week on a topical steroid creates as much bone loss as a woman going through menopause. I have gotte...
Singulair and Nasonex
Asked by M.M. from Rochester
on September 2, 2010
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My 8 year old son has had a persistent cough for about 7 weeks or so. I took him to the doctor 8/19, and they took an x-ray of his lungs. The doctor diagnosed him wi...
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- I wanted to share that my son (then only 1-2 yrs old) was on Singulair for a long time and although people kept asking me if it made him hyper, it really didn't. He h...
- Singulair is for people with asthma and allergies, if you son does not have asthma then I would not give it to him. It also takes a while to work. My daughter (7 y...
- Honestly I think every person is made differently and that is why they have so many different types, they don't work for everyone. My son is now 3.5 and has been on bo...
Zyrtec Vs. Nasonex
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on February 13, 2012
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My 2.5 year suffers from a chronic wet cough. It's been months and months and the cough is still there. At one point, we gave him Zyrtec per the dr's recommendation ...
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- I had to give my son (age 3, but he was 2 at the time) Benadryl when he had an allergic reaction to penicillin, and it knocked him out cold for a couple of hours. I ha...
- I have used all OTC allergy medications on my oldest. Zrytec worked great, but he was an emotional wreck. I took him off of it. Allegra wasn't as bad, but he still w...
- I love Zyrtec and have given it to my ten year old when needed. My husband used Nasonex and it made his nose burn. Both relieved the symptoms just fine.
Ways to save on Singulair and Nasonex
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on September 22, 2010
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I am looking for ways to save on Nasonex and Singulair prescriptions. We do have insurance, but last time I bought Nasonex it was still $75 I think. I'm not sure how...
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- C., If you have insurance the amount you pay for drugs is usually based on the co-pay set by the insurance company for that particular drug and what tier it falls int...
- Have you tried checking Medco Mail Order. My Health insurance last year was United Healthcare and this year it changed to Cigna, and both companies make us use Medco ...
- Have you tried Flonase instead of Nasonex? It is similar and it does have a generic available (it would be a lot cheaper). It sounds like you have a set copay so I d...
Breastfeeding and Medications
Asked by M.T. from Las Vegas
on March 29, 2008
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Hi, just wanted to see if anyone else has this problem and what you did about it. I currently have an almost 4 month old daughter. I am nursing and it is going great...
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- Hi M. All antibiotics are different. I got Mastitis when I was nursing and was put on antibiotics for it, my son didn't agree with it at all so I stopped. In any ca...
- I am a nurse and my dad is a doctor. Read carefully: DONT-TAKE-ANYTHING-YOU-DONT-WANT-TO-GO-TO-THE-BABY. I say this out of love and care. Wendy
- Check your meds on Kellymom.com. Good luck.
Nasonex for a Seven Year Old...
Asked by J.J. from Pocatello
on October 16, 2008
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My seven year old son has suffered from severe migraines since he was three. This last summer they increased in both frequency and severity. I finally convinced his do...
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- My husband gets migranes. He also has allergies which cause headaches. The doctor said that the two aren't related. I have no idea if my husbands situation is anything...
- I actually used Nasonex during my second pregnancy. My daughter was born huge and healthy and today is in a gifted program (maybe it was the Nasonex! ha ha) She has...
- I cannot recommend a Chiropracter enough. Seeing a really good, the best are holistic, one can really save money in the long run. I have been seeing mine 3 times a wee...
Nightmares Related to Allergy Medicine
Asked by N.F. from Austin
on February 6, 2008
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Has anyone experienced a child with weird dreams or nightmares while taking allergy medicine?
My two year old has been on Zertec for allergies to cedar for about a ...
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- Hi N., My son was put on Zyrtec several years ago for his allergies. His personality changed from a happy laid back little boy to a very agressive and unhappy one. W...
- Yes, my daughter will even get them if she takes and otc antihistamine for too long. If the dreams cause him to scream out and not be easily awakened they are 'night ...
- this medication can cause nightmares. talk to your pharmacist and report this side effect to your doctor. If your child must have an allergy medication there are other...
Sleep Issues with Allergy Medications
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on May 5, 2009
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My 6 mo old was recently at the pediatrician and he wants her to take Zyrtec every day, I had her on it for about a week and she had sleep issues with it. Just wouldn'...
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- Hi! My daughter (22 mos) has asthma, so we needed an allergy medicine as well. We went through a few that didn't work or caused sleep problems, and finally the pedia...
- L., My son has bad allergies all year long. When he was 3 the doctor put him on Zyrtec. It definitely helped, but when he got into 1st grade we noticed that it made...
- I don't have an answer for what to take, but more of a warning. Someone suggested Singulair. My son, who is now 3 was sensitive to Zyrtec (made him wired), as well a...
Use of Nasonex & Singulair in an 1-Year-old
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on November 28, 2006
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My little boy will be one next month. He has been on a variety of medicines throughout his life, primarily for GERD. We saw an allergist last week to get him tested...
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- Hi Jennifer. My son (who is a little over 2 years old) has been taking Nasonex every morning, and Zyrtec every evening for nasal allergies (although his allergy testin...
- to start, we have experienced nothing like yours, but have had a host of medical issues in Sam's 17 months. I would just recommend that you trust your instincts if yo...
- Hi A., My son didn't start Singular and Nasonex quite as young as yours, but has used them both since the age of 3 with no complications. They've reduced his allergy ...
Allergy Medicine - Child's Reaction
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on May 25, 2010
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Hi mamas,
Has anyone given their child zyrtec (sp?) and was there any reaction to it? My almost 4 year old just saw his peditrician and he said he has very mild se...
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- My daughter takes zyrtec. She's five and doesn't have any reaction. I'm sure it varies from child to child, but when she takes it before bed - she falls asleep on t...
- I give my 4 yo daughter zyrtec. I have noticed that it tends to rev her up if she gets it before bed. Also, it kind of worries me to give her any OTC medication befo...
- if its mild then why bother medicating him? i would just let it be. saline his nose every night, neti pot when hes old enough and ready
