Natural & Homeopathic: Nasonex
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Allergy Meds While Pregnant
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on March 28, 2010
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I was hoping someone might know of an allergy medicine that is safe to use during pregnancy. I get chronic sinus infections from my allergies. Last time I was pregna...
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- i am allergy induced asthmatic. I took benedryl while preg. it was the lesser of the evils. either that or quit breathing. I dont do nasonex I do saline spray and actu...
- With all 3 of mine, I was told I could take Benedryl - but that junk knocks me out! So, I tried to only take it at night.
- Zyrtec or Claritin are both ok to take. You can also take benedryl but it does make me sleepy. Hope that helps
Allergy Medication While Pregnant
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on April 14, 2008
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Hi to all.....I am almost 8 weeks pregnant and suffering severley with allergies these last couple of days. I put a call in to the Dr. wondering which allergy meds I c...
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- Sudafed will help clear your nose so you can sleep. Or, prop yourself up with extra pillows (to clear your head) until you get a response from your doctor. A humidi...
- Hi B., Congrats on your pregnancy! My ob advised me to only use benadryl when needed and Tylenol for aches and pain. I wouldn't try anything until you hear back fro...
- You can safely take all the Tylenol products during pregnancy. Tylenol allergy works for me. With my first pregnancy my doctor put me on Allegra. But my doctor for my ...
Is "Dizzy" a Symptom of Something
Asked by M.B. from Springfield
on May 12, 2009
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My husband thinks I should call the doctor but I thought I'd ask your opinion.
The last couple of days I feel "a little disconnected", like after taking a cold medici...
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- The same thing happens to my husband. His blood pressure is usually on the low side. He also gets dizzy after giving blood. You could just call the doctors office and ...
- I have had the dizzy feeling with an ear infection. I didn't even realize I had an infection - just felt stuffy and sinus-congested. Good luck!
- GOod morning M B, Have you been eating enough or healthy enough lately? Maybe your blood sugar level is low? If you went to the doctor, it would calm your husbands'...
Questions from Those Who Suffer from Allergies
Asked by G.W. from Dallas
on May 1, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I have never really considered myself an allergy sufferer but for the past week or so I have had some extreme symptoms that make me wonder what the heck in...
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- Hello G W Ditto! it's allergy season! you should get tested to see what you're allergic to. Claritin works pretty good for me. days like yesterday and today I'll a...
- i had the samething a few weeks ago and i really don't think it is allergies. i think it is something going around. after the scratchy throat i had this horrible heada...
- The same thing happened to me when I moved to Texas from Illinois. I got allergy tested and found out what I was allergic to and to see what I could avoid. Turns out I...
Need Help Kicking the Habit...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on November 2, 2009
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Have any of you experienced an "addiction" to over the counter nasal spray? Well, I am addicted, and it sucks. I have used it habitually for a few years now and want...
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- Hi L., YES, I too have been a nasal spray addict. Funny though it sounds, it is not. I went to an ENT specialist, and told him. I was put on Nasonex, which is a ste...
- Talking to your doctor is a good suggestion. Your doctor may be able to prescribe you a nasal steroid spray to use for a short time (a few weeks or maybe a month)- th...
- If the neti pot weirds you out, try a nasal rinse...similar to the neti pot. I use one by Salt Aire that I bought for $10 at the pharmacy. I am prone to really bad s...
