Nursing While Sick or Taking Medication: Nasonex
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Flonase or Nasonex and Breastfeeding....
Asked by R.H. from Spokane
on June 5, 2007
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My seasonal allergies have flared up just recently. I'm unsure if I can use Flonase or Nasonex. My doctor said I could use it while I was pregnant. Now that I'm bre...
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- I have extreme allergies too! I used afrin no drip 12 hour spray found at walmart, cheaper than a rx. all 3 kids of mine are fine, i would have never left the house...
- I used Nasonex while I breastfed two of my babies with no adverse reactions to my milk supply or my little darlings. It was okay'd by both my lactation specialist and...
- I had an ear infection and used Flonase for a short time while I was breastfeeding, I'll admit that I used as little as possible. The doctor that prescribed it told m...
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!
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.
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...
Need Medicine Help
Asked by J.H. from Houston
on November 22, 2008
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I am 5 months pregnant with child #2 and I am not feeling well. My worse thing is when my nose is stopped up and that is what I have. Is there something I can do for t...
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- Chronic rhinitis (inflammation of the nose) is one of those wonderful side effects that some women experience during pregnancy due to the increased hormone levels. It...
- You should talk to your doctor to make sure that whatever you take doesn't negatively affect your baby! Sudafed was on the 'ok' list with my doctor when I was pregnan...
- Nettie Pot, Nettie Pot, Nettie Pot. I love it. Throughout the day I also have the vaporizer going and a vicks plug in at night I also rubbed Vicks on my chest.
Allergy Medicine While BF
Asked by J.K. from Philadelphia
on March 5, 2009
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Hi Ladies!
Is there anyone out there whom has breastfeed or is breastfeeding and is taking allergy medicine. I suffer horribly May/June and now that i have two kid...
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- Hi J., I think I heard that Sudafed and Claritin are okay. I've used both myself while BF'ing.
- I know when I was BF right after my son was born I had a terrible rash. The doc told me to take Benadryl for the itching, but when I called my OB first, they told me i...
- Hi, J.! First, please let me reassure you that you CAN, VERY SAFELY take certain meds while nursing. There has been a LOT of research showing what drugs transfer int...
Breastfeeding Mom with Allergies
Asked by V.J. from Phoenix
on April 16, 2008
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I need help! I have been having a terrible time with allergies for about the last month-- sinus pressure, sneezing, congestion, coughing, and itchy eyes. I'm feeling p...
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- I am all for the natural approch but nothing was working for me. I am still nursing my 11 month old and went to the allergist and he has me on sigular in the evening ...
- I would go to Sprouts or Wholefoods and ask them there. I know that alfalfa can really help. You can also go to www.kellymom.com for some great recommendations.
- I have been using a neti pot. It is a little tea pot looking thing. It is used to rinse out the nasal passages. I first heard about it through Oprah. It has worked...
Severe Seasonal Allergy
Asked by D.M. from Houston
on March 28, 2008
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just a quick questions, is benadryl safe for breastfeeding mom, if not, what allergy medication is safe while breastfeeding? & also is here natural stuff I could do to...
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- I do not think Benadryl is recommended. When I was breastfeeding, I only used medications that were approved when I was pregnant. From what I remember, I could take an...
- Eat a small amount of LOCAL honey everyday. It is made from the same pollen that is making you sick and will help build your defenses. Just make sure it is local to yo...
- I had a cold once, and my pediatrician told me to take benadryl. My daughter whom I breastfeed did not seem to fuss as some babies do. The only problem for me was I ...
Pregnant with Allergies
Asked by L.M. from Austin
on January 7, 2009
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HELP!! I am miserable I am 15 weeks pregnant with #2, I have just gotten over the constant nausea and now this. My allergies are killing me, I know Benydryl is safe, b...
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- I've been working with a naturopath for other issues and allergies is one that has come up. It is amazing how quickly the issue was cleared for me! You may want to che...
- Hey there, I was also preggers with allergies and I had asked my doc if it was okay to take zyrtec and he said yes. Try asking your doc when you get a chance, benadryl...
- You can take Claratin. (get the off brand, it is way cheaper. Loratadine?) I took it with both of my girls and it did not make me drowsy at all.
Possibly Allergic to Cats and Dogs
Asked by S.N. from Los Angeles
on December 8, 2008
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Hi Moms - We're going home for the holidays and we're spending 4 days at my aunt's house and she has a cat and a dog. The last time I was there I started sneezing rea...
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- I don't know if it would help in your case, but my mom has a similar allergy to certain dogs dander. If she pets the dog, she must not touch her eyes and has to wash ...
- Also suggest bringing your own bed linens and bath towels. And, you may try a nasal rinse like Neil Med. It looks and feels weird but is a safe way to rinse out your...
- I am allergic to both as well. Personally, I would just stay at a hotel. In my situation it's a must to stay at a hotel when I visit my in-laws who have a cat. The ...
