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Taking Medication While Breastfeeding
Asked by L.L. from Tucson
on April 22, 2009
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Hey everyone!
It's been windy here the past couple of days and today I woke up sneezing, runny nose and watery eyed. So far I've been coping with my allergies patient...
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- I just went to the pharmacy over the weekend for the very same reason. My eyes were puffy and I co uldnt' keep them open they itched so bad and I couldn't breathe at a...
- It won't help watery eyes but try a Neti Pot for the nasal allergies! I haven't taken allergy meds in years!
- I would talk to your doctor or the pharmacists, it's not worth the risk. However doctors also vary on what they think so keep that in mind. Some people are very ...
What Cold Medicine Is Safe While Nursing? Any?
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on November 28, 2008
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Happy Thanksgiving Mamas!
I have come down with a terrible cold and I could really use some relief. I checked the La Leche League website, but couldn't find any in...
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- I hope you feel better soon. It is the worst being sick when you are a mom. You just don't have time to be sick or usually have anyone to really take care of you! ...
- Greetings K.: Just about any remedy you take for your symptoms will be fine for the baby. OTC meds only help with symptoms anyway. It is good that you are still n...
- Hi K.! Although I don't know for sure, you might look into Sudafed & Chlortrimaton. I am pregnant, & when I came down w/a cold a few months ago, my dr. said I could ta...
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...
What Medicine Is Safe to Use While Breastfeeding?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on February 4, 2009
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HI everyone~ This is day#2 for me. I don't know if it is a cold and/or allergies, but this is driving me crazy. I am sooooo congested and my poor ears are clogged. Wha...
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- My OB okay'd me to use Zyrtec-D because I have really bad allergies: runny nose, itchy watery eyes, sneezing, and asthma when it gets really bad.
- Do not take any antihistamines (sp?) because while they are safe for you and baby they could dry up your milk supply. I had clogged ears for weeks, so I feel your pain...
- You can use vicks, benadryl, and claritin.
Question About Medicine in Bf Mother
Asked by S.J. from Knoxville
on October 26, 2006
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I am just wondering if anyone out there has any idea on a type of medicine i can take for sinus problems. I am trying to avoid going to the Dr. I am still Breastfeedin...
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- My suggestion would be to talk to the nurses at your GYN's office. Best Wishes, M.
- call your doctor's and ask to speak with a nurse. more than likely they will not give you a prescription with you brest feeding. they can give you some advice on wha...
- Hey S. - I can sure relate to this... Had terrible sinus headaches during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. I did end up going to the doctor just to be extra safe - ...
Which Allergy Medication Is Best for a Breastfeeding Mama?
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on April 7, 2010
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I have the same allergy related symptoms every April/May. It starts out as a tiny sore throat (one side only) then turns into what feels like the worst case of strep t...
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- I was given Zyrtec while breastfeeding. My son was on it too, so it seemed natural. You can always call a lactation consultant and get their advice. They have the s...
- When I am breastfeeding I only use a neti pot. I have found that many allergy meds are not approved/tested for breastfeeding moms. Therefore, the only meds I use are...
- I haven't read the rest of the answers, but I would recommend a neti pot. It helps flush out the allergens, and you'll feel better almost immediately. Good luck!
RE: I Have Cold and a One Month Old (Any Suggestions for Medication for Me)
Asked by T.M. from Miami
on April 17, 2008
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I currently have a cold and a one month old. I also breasfeed so i know that i can't take any medication. I am kinda nervous because i dont want him to get it. the do...
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- I don't know if you are already over your cold but, I alsp breast feed my 7 month old and I've gotten two colds during this time. The best option for me was natural m...
- As your doctor if you can take airborne. It really works. It is like an alka selter but doesnt have a bad taste. You should really take it when you feel the symptoms...
- Just keep nursing and make sure you wash your hands a lot. I got a bad bug when my son was almost 3 months old. He never got sick. He is almost 13 months and I am stil...
Zyrtec and Breastfeeding
Asked by J.G. from Canton
on April 4, 2008
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Did anyone else have trouble producing milk while on Zyrtec? I am no longer breastfeeding and am disappointed that I was unable to produce milk for my son. I went to...
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- Zyrtec is an antihistamine. All antihistamines have a general "drying" affect, in most cases the significant effect is in the sinuses resulting in the reduction of th...
- It could have played a part. Milk supplys tend to be better with second babies anyway. Also, different allergy meds work with different anithistamines, so perhaps onc...
- As far as Zyrtec, it has a drying agent, and that can dry many fluids in the body... not just the nasal passages and sinuses, and could have certainly played a part in...
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 ...
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...
