Pregnancy Medications
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Meds During Pregnancy
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on April 9, 2007
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To make a long story short, I am currently taking 60mg of Cymbalta and 150mg of Wellbutrin XL. I just weaned off of Lexapro 10mg. Other than those, the only meds I t...
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- my friends' ob said she could not be on these meds, but she was on zoloft i think and the baby is perfect. sorry i don't know more
- In addition to your OB, talk to your pharmisist, they know all the ins and outs on all the drugs. Let them know you have several questions on several meds and even mi...
- I was started on Celexa 20 mg. 12 weeks into my 2nd preg. & was on it all through nursing, so on & forever. It was, as always a "risk vs. benefit" decision. Some drugs...
Med and Pregnancy
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on June 7, 2009
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Hi, I know i will have to discuss this with my doctors, but just wondered if any of you have went through/are going through this. I had our first child almost 3 month...
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- Congratulations on the birth of your baby! I am sorry you have had such an ordeal. As another person had indicated, giving your body time to heal after a cesarean...
- First of all, please talk to your OB before starting to try for baby #2. I think pretty much all OBs will tell you to wait for at least 1 year to 18 months before try...
- My friend had a large blood clot in her leg during her pregnancy and had to be on Lovenox injections while pregnant and then was switched to heparin injections as her ...
Cold Medicine During Early Pregnancy
Asked by K.W. from Madison
on August 30, 2008
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Hi all. I've been reading the websites and I'm extremely confused and a little scared. I have a pretty bad - but not severe- head and chest cold (nasal stuffiness an...
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- I had two rounds of pretty bad colds while I was pregnant. My OB said the plain Sudafed as was okay, as well as Tylonol and plain cough drops. I did try to take as lit...
- I had terrilbe allergies when I was first pregnant. I did have a previous miscarriage, so they wanted me to be extra careful, but did say that sudafed and benadryl we...
- When I was pregnany wuth my son, my doctor said I could take over the counter Claratin, but she said to only take it fir short peiods of time when needed.
Medication Concern
Asked by M.T. from Cleveland
on March 28, 2008
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Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge or experience with a medication called "Reglan". My son is almost 3 months old and one doctor would like ...
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- This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines. Metoclopramide is used as a short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for persistent hear...
- I am a nurse and a new mom of a 5 week old. If you choose to give him the Reglan start with the lowest dose and watch him very carefully. I have seen Reglan work reall...
- I have no personal experience, but my friend has a child who had many many feeding issues, one thing they finally tried was that drug. From what she has said, it work...
RX Pain Med Use in Pregnancy
Asked by J.O. from Minneapolis
on December 9, 2006
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Because of a chronic health issue, I have to take narcotic pain meds on a daily basis. I am currently 31 weeks pregnant, and have been under special care with my OB s...
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- I was on narcotics starting at about 17 weeks pregnant. By the eigth month, I was on them daily. I took Tylenol 3, vicodin at home and morphine (when in hospital). I a...
- Hi J.! If you don't mind me asking, what are you taking meds for? There is a very good possibility that there is a natural way to help this chronic pain. I work wit...
- hi J., i was on vicadin when i was pregnant due to fibromyalgia and everything was fine! i was under very strict medical attention and you hve to be sure not to take m...
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.
Medical Induction
Asked by J.G. from Green Bay
on March 11, 2008
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My due date is this week and the doctor mentioned if I would like that I could be induced on my due date. I am struggling to make my decision and would appreciate fee...
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- J., By inducing your labor you are forcing your body to go into labor which will make the contractions much stronger and longer; than normal labor. With having an epi...
- I agree that a lot of doctors prefer to induce so their schedule doesn't get messed with, but if you and your baby are ready, why not? If you don't feel like your bod...
- My personal opinion is that you should not induce unless it is medically necessary for your health or the baby's. My unscientific observation- based solely on what I'...
Medication While Being Pregnant
Asked by A.H. from New York
on February 1, 2009
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I want to get pregnant with my second child, however I am on 20MG of Prozac on a daily basis. I am not having any panic attacks or anxiety at all its been almost 2 yrs...
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- Hi A.- You should speak to your doctor, but I think you can take Zoloft while you are pregnant because it breaks down differently in the body compared to other anti-d...
- If t is just prozac it should be ok. I have seen babies born with a mom taking meds for anxiety/depression and they are ok, it is when you get into multiple drugs, st...
- I wasn't but my sister was on a higher dose of prozac than you currently are through her entire pregnancy and her son is healthy. He has some allergies but so does her...
Medical Chats?
Asked by K.B. from Tucson
on December 7, 2006
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Ok I was just wondering if anyone knows of any sites out there that you can chat with others about medical problems. See I am not looking for advice or anything. I j...
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- We should talk! Since about August I have been seeing doctors for chronic migraines and vertigo. I have had more tests than I ever thought possible! I am finally on...
- Try web md they have lots of chat rooms and message boards for different subjects. Its all free as well.
- You seem so young to be having these health problems. I feel so sad for you. You may have toxins in your system from the constipation. Perhaps starting a regimen of co...
Pregnancy
Asked by M.R. from Minneapolis
on November 28, 2006
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I am just curious. Me and my husband have been trying to have another baby. I know you are supposed to wait until your first childs first birthday, but we are eager to...
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- Yes, you can certainly be having pregnancy symptoms that early on. But, I did find, when we were TTC, that I had pregnancy symptoms all the time, I just wanted to be ...
- My son was 5 1/2 months when I got pregnant again with my second son. I had vomiting and cravings, and tender boobs, and extreme tiredness very early in my pregnancys....
- You definately could be feeling symptoms already. I think I started getting the super sensitive nose about 4 days after we conceived. That's how I knew! Anyway use ...
