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Best OTC Antihistamine to Use
Asked by S.S. from Columbia
on July 23, 2007
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My allergies are going crazy!!! I am breastfeeding so my doctor recommended I not take my usual Zyrtec because it shows up in breast milk. I have been taking Benadry...
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- Hi S.! I've used antihistamines even while breastfeeding. I'm not sure which I was using at the time, but it was either Zyrtec or Clarinex. Did you use the medicine...
- I wouldn't use antihistamines because it will get in your milk, plus I would avoid pseudephrin or the main ingredient in sudafed and the like as it can dry up your mil...
- I don't know if it will help but I take Tylonal Sinus when my sinuses start bugging me. I can't say I think I have actual "allergies" but spring through fall I get "si...
Allergy Meds That Won't Dry up Milk Supply
Asked by S.S. from Nashville
on November 3, 2008
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I have been suffering from the usual seasonal allergies lately. My doctor says that it's fine for me to take Benadryl, Claritin, or any Tylenol products while I am nu...
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- I am looking through the Medications and Mothers' Milk book written by Dr. Thomas Hale and every pill for allergies that is safe warns that it could suppress milk supp...
- I bet you could use a nose spray. I use a spray that is presribed to me but I am sure the pharmacist would have suggestions. They told me it should not effect any othe...
- I took Zyrtec (but NOT Zyrtec-D) throughout my pregnancy and while nursing. My OB, my allergist and my primary care doctor said that it was fine to take while nursing...
Behavioral Problems & Antihistamines?
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on May 21, 2009
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My 2-and-a-half-year-old son has had a cough for the past three months. I know this is now considered a chronic cough. At times it is very productive and at other time...
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- I know of a boy that was on Singular for 5 yrs and got more and more anxious every year, finally they read that was a possible side affect, took him off of it and he h...
- My daughter had the same problem on Zyrtec! She was a little over two when she started developing problems. I started her on Zyrtec because by ped gave me a bunch of...
- I would definitely get a referral for an allergist.
Sick Breastfeeding Mom Needing MD Whose Rx Won't Affect Milk Supply
Asked by A.J. from Dallas
on April 14, 2009
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I have had an awful cough in my chest for the past 4 days and it's only getting worse. I believe I'm infected and need a good doctor willing to give me solutions that...
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- Great job breastfeeding!! KEEP IT UP!!! No medication has been proven safe for breastfeeding mom's. I would try homeopathic and practical natural at-home things f...
- A., Try any or all of these ideas: Use a Neti-pot or NeilMed Sinus Rinse bottle. They sell packets of saline mixture to be mixed with cooled boiled water. You ri...
- I talked to my son's pediatrician, and she told me my options. I also called the Leleche League reps and got their advice on medications. Then I would call my doctor...
Safe Anti-allergy Medicine for Pregnant Mom
Asked by J.P. from Los Angeles
on March 25, 2008
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i am 13 weeks pregnant and i have such a big, big craving for crabs! my problem is i am slightly allergic to them. normally, i would just take one tablet of ceterizine...
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- Have you asked your doctor? I know there wasn't much if anything I was allowed to take. Eating crab or seafood is not that good for you while pregnant. Be careful. ;...
- Hi J., I heard that Benadryll is safe to take while you're prego, but ask the Dr. first. Can you substitute your cravings for crabs instead? Like imitation crab mea...
- I have bad allergies, and am pregnant too, and my dr. prescribed Zyrtec (before it went over the counter). It works great, but I don't know how it would do for food al...
Medicines NOT to Take While Breastfeeding
Asked by A.B. from Phoenix
on July 19, 2008
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I have heard that antihistamines help dry up milk (which is what I am currently doing)....but can I feed my babies breastmilk if I am taking antihistamines????
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- Hi A. - Any medications you take will pass through your breastmilk to your child. If you would like to dry up your breast milk, there are herbal means that will no...
- I called the pharmacist while I had a cold to ask this question and she said that it is okay for my baby to drink my breast milk while I'm taking Benadryl but not too ...
- www.kellymom.com has a list of both safe and unsafe medicines, herbs, etc... for while you are breastfeeding. Good luck!
What to Take for Allergies When Breastfeeding
Asked by S.M. from Cincinnati
on April 23, 2008
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I was wondering what any of you take for allergies while breastfeeding!! I have tried Claritin and Benadryl. They both don't work very well for me. I am not breastfeed...
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- I too have TERRIBLE allergies and am breastfeeding exclusively (2 month old)! I just okayed this with the doctor, so I know it's all okay to take...I take Zyrtec, whi...
- Zyrtec-its a class C medication. My doctor told me that would be the best medication to take during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
- If it were ME and I was suffering with allergies and breastfeeding, I would NEVER trust any medications, prescribed or otherwise. So many of these a new and they just ...
Help!!!! Allergies
Asked by A.M. from Charlotte
on March 16, 2008
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I am nursing a 2 1/2 month oln baby girl and my allergies have kicked in at full force. I spent a pretty sleepless night last night. Needless to say I can't afford t...
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- Hi A., I know of a company that can help tremendously. All of their products are naturally based. They even have prenatal vitamins!!! (I'm taking them now bein...
- I would encourage you to get an air purifier for the main rooms in the house. Also to look into getting natural cleaning products without harmful chemicals (which can...
- Hi A. - I have allergies all year round. I take over the counter Claritin (NOT Claritin-D) and prescription Nasonex. I took them during my entire pregnancy as nee...
Teenage Son with Severe allergies...need Suggestions/solutions
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on April 15, 2010
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My poor 17 year old came home today MISERABLE. His allergies are our of control. He normally takes Claritin-D, he didn't have any today. We have been to the allergist,...
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- He needs to take his Claritin everyday. It takes a while to kick in, so make sure he at least begins taking them. He may need an inhaler.. Also get him a neti pot. The...
- Have you thought about giving your son the shots yourself? My 16 year old son has horrible allergies and I didn't want to make weekly visits to the allergist for the ...
- Get a jar of bee pollen from a local bee farmer. It needs to be local because allergens are area specific, so what we have in our area may not be the same for you. H...
Breastfeeding Moms W/allergies
Asked by K.A. from Washington DC
on April 12, 2008
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As allergy season is taking a strong hold now I am suffering terribly. Last year when I was pregnant, I stopped taking all medicines but didn't seem to struggle with ...
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- All three of those are safe to breastfeed with. I have terrible allergies so I am on Zyrtec and Singulair and they are approved to be safe. It is best for you to be ...
- I have allergies and asthma, and am nursing 2-month old twins. I take 24-hour Claritin, Singulair, and my doctor just put me back on the nasal steroid Nasonex. Bear ...
- I took zyrtec during my entire pregnancy and am still taking it while nursing my 7 month old. Zyrtec is a L2 drug for nursing, so it's ok. i think that claritin is b...
