Nursing While Sick or Taking Medication: Singulair
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Anyone Take Singulair While Breastfeeding?
Asked by L.S. from Boston
on October 21, 2010
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I was prescribed singulair along with some inhaled asthma meds. I've been taking the inhalers for years, but my asthma is really bad right now. I'm breastfeeding a 2...
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- I took singulair all through pregnancy and breastfeeding and my kids are fine.
- One of my friends got off her inhalers 18 years ago, and other friend got her 2 girls of their inhalers & nebulizers by using a totally safe nutritional supplement (no...
- I'm a life-long asthmatic. I take Singulair, Proventil, and Serevent on a regular basis, and did (per my ob's orders) through my pregnancy and breastfeeding. My DD was...
Singulair for 8 Month Old with Allergies?
Asked by C.H. from Jacksonville
on October 5, 2010
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My daughter has had nose congestion for about 8 weeks. Within that time I've been to the dr with her 5 times! They said it was a cold, then it turned to an ear infect...
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- We had a lot of "colds" with my second until he got put on singulair around that age and it did wonders. He doesn't take it every day, just every day during allergy s...
- I saw you're going to see an allergist, but until theyn, talk to your dr about zyrtec. My kids take it only when needed so it's not something we do every day.
- What is her diet? She does not have a shortage of drugs- so really they just keep treating the symptoms- and suppressing the symptoms is not the answer. If you are nu...
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 W/ Seasonal Allergies
Asked by L.A. from New York
on April 5, 2008
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Does anyone have any good or bad experiences with allergy medications that are considered safe while breastfeeding?
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- Hi L., Have you considered going a natural direction to get rid of your allergies? I too had this problem and found a natural solution. I used to have severe alle...
- Hi L., I also have seasonal as well, and when I was breastfeeding I took Nettle to help with my allergies. It's a natural antihistamine. Good luck! I know alle...
- L., I had severe allergies and received allergy shots weekly while pregnant and breastfeeding. My allergy doc said that Zyrtec (which has been shown safe to give t...
Allergy Medication and Breastfeeding
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on November 7, 2007
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Does anyone know if taking allergy medicines (singular) will decrease milk production??
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- It depends on the medication. You can use this website http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov (from the federal government)to look up the info. Also, Dr Thomas Hale is considered...
- I have read that Sudaphed can do this, but I took it for a few days after my daughter was born and had no problems. I think it's just a possible side effect, no guara...
- I would not think it would affect milk supply. When going to their website, it says that it is not a decongestant (which would affect milk supply) but rather a leukot...
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...
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...
Sick 5 Month Old
Asked by J.H. from Pine Bluff
on October 28, 2008
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Hey ladies! i am asking for home remedies or otc medicines safe for my 5 month old - snotty nose, sneezing, phlegm producing coughing - you know "the crud". pour thing...
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- HI J., Have you taken her to the doctor yet? Since she is so young I'm just afraid of any home remedies other than a suctioning, humidifier, vapor baths.
- hey J., you asked for OTC.. so i recommend some saline drops, any brand and a suction bulb. the trick here is knowing how to use the bulb correctly. i will descr...
- My 2 1/2 year old has had sinus issues from birth. We have used Singulair (very expensive) along with many other alergy/sinus medications. I'm tired of dosing him wi...
Zyrtec & Breastfeeding
Asked by J.T. from Cincinnati
on June 30, 2008
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Hi. I'm a mom-to-be, and want to breastfeed when my baby is born. The problem is, I have chronic allergies, and have to take Zyrtec every day. It's the only thing that...
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- Hi J.! I am a pharmacist and Zyrtec is fine to take when breastfeeding. A great place to check for medications and breastfeeding is www.kellymom.com. Zyrtec is conside...
- J., You will want to read about NAET treatment for allergies. I had one of the highest numbers ever seen(seriously) ever.(Did Mayo,etc.) and this is changing my life....
- I was having problems with my allergies after the birth of my third child. When I went to my OB/GYN, she prescribed Zyrtec knowing I am breastfeeding. I asked if it ...
Does Your Child Seem to Get Sick a Lot???
Asked by L.L. from New York
on April 3, 2011
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My son (turns 4 in June) just got over tonsilitis and the stomach bug 2 weeks ago, and he's now sick again! He's had a fever all day long and is lethargic. Not looki...
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- This year has been horrible... worse than most winters for us and everyone I know! My 5 year old daughter had Mono (a 5 year old with mono?!), a few colds, a stomach ...
- I feel so sorry for the little guy. I work on a special education school bus and these kids usually has less of an immune system then regular kids. I also go into a ...
- If you're concerned ask his pediatrician to order a cbc lab (complete blood count). It will tell you immediately whether anything is happening with his white blood ce...
