Nursing While Sick or Taking Medication: Zyrtec
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Breastfeeding and Zyrtec
Asked by M.P. from Sacramento
on April 9, 2008
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Anybody know if it's okay to take Zyrtec daily for allergies if you are breastfeeding?
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- M., According to the zytrec customer care center (phone 1-800-343-7805) it is not recomended for nursing mothers. Amanda
- I'm pretty sure that it passes through milk and is NOT safe to take while nursing or pregnant. I was at the allergist last week, and he suggested either Clairitin duri...
- It is safe, but it also has a propensity to decrease your milk supply. I used it with my dtr and she's a healthy 2 year old now. It did decrease my milk supply a littl...
Zyrtec While Breastfeeding
Asked by K.A. from Dallas
on April 27, 2007
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Hi moms!
My doc today prescribed Zyrtec for some allergy symptoms that I am having. I specifically asked him if it was ok to take while breastfeeding, he said yes....
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- well, almost all drugs taken safely during preg. are safe during nursing and I took Zyrtec during my 1st preg and while nursing my 1st baby as well as for my second pr...
- Hi K.. I'm no doctor! But id check with your pediatrician. I do know Zyrtec is OK for babies over 6 months. My son has been on it for about a little over a month. I'd ...
- I doubt that the danger would be to your baby, but it definately could possibly begin to dry up your milk. Most allergy/cold medications will. If your pediatrician d...
Zyrtec and Breastfeeding
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on May 20, 2008
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I got the OK from my son's pedi that is was okay for me to take Zyrtec while breastfeeding. I have KILLER allergies! She said she took it herself while breastfeeding. ...
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- L., I took regular Zyrtec the entire time I was pregnant and nursing my second son. I nursed him for 13 months and he is a perfectly healthy, active boy!! The onl...
- I took zyrtec since it came out. I never stopped except in the beginning of last pregnancy and couldn't live without it. son is now 8. He was breastfed also. I think t...
- I took zyrtec while pregnant and while (still) nursing. We didn't notice any side effects. I have asthma induced allergies, so it was easier on both of us to control...
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...
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 ...
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...
Almost 5 Month Old on Zyrtec and Pulmicort
Asked by A.M. from Savannah
on August 19, 2008
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My baby is normally a happy child. She has been wheezing a bit so they put her on both meds. I guess it is just the season, I had to hit my own inhaler yesterday. B...
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- Hi. both my girls were on Pulmocort. They needed it and although I'm very picky, based on my research and how much I trusted my doctor, I kept them on. However, I...
- I see you have some great advice so will not say too much but have kept you in my in box till I had time to respond so... I beleive in preventative care but of course ...
- I would absoluty be getting a second opinion. The meds she is on can be very damaging for a 5 month old! Chiropractic care would really benefit her! It is safe and won...
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...
Breastfeeding and Medicine
Asked by D.E. from Norfolk
on October 15, 2006
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I have got a pretty bad cold and i want to take some medicine but i'm breastfeeding. I was wondering if anyone knew any OTC medicine that is ok to talk. I know i shoul...
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- Sudafed is okay to take ;) Everytime I talk to a pharmacist about what I can take while pregnant or breastfeeding, they always tell me to talk to a doctor! UGH! B...
- Any local pharmacist will be able to answer this for you. Just go to walgreens/CVS/rite aid....wherever you normally purchase your cold medicines, and they will steer...
- Hey D., You'll find that doctors like to be a little vague about what's okay to take while breastfeeding - that whole liability thing. But I fished out my pocket d...
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.
