Pregnancy Medications: Claritin
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Claritin During Pregnancy
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on May 18, 2010
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I was taking Claritin every day when I found out I was about 6 weeks pregnant. I went to the OBGYN, and he said I can continue taking it and I have done so through the...
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- I know when I was pregnant, I was having trouble with my inner ear that was causing massive dizzy spells (I would even get them by just turning my head). My doctor to...
- When I was preg I always got a list from the dr for safe meds. But now everything is on the internet just look up medicine that is safe to take during preg and switch.
- When I was preg with my first I got a list from my OBGYN for SAFE MEDS to TAKE WHEN PREG. And I know that Claritin was on there. So I think it's safe to take it. As lo...
Claritin or Zyrtec for Pregnancy and 3 Year Old?
Asked by B.S. from Reno
on April 22, 2009
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Hi mommies. I am currently 7 months pregnant and my doc said I can take claritin or zyrtec. Which works best!? I am so miserable this year I can barely stand to be ...
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- my husband likes both! my daughter (2yrs) has a prescription for zyrtec but i just buy her childrens benadryl cuz it does the same thing. i know zyrtec can make you dr...
- I thought no allergy meds were safe during pregnancy, but if u trust your dr then take them. As for kidsit all depends on the kid.You will have to try it and see. My...
- B., Wow! My doctor said 'no' to allergy meds when I was preggers. But, my son and I both are hay fever people and I use Claritin for OTC stuff. But, now we both hav...
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.
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.
Medications Safe During Pregnancy
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on May 4, 2010
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I am 31 weeks pregnant and have been suffering for 2 weeks! I am tired of having mucus in my throat, a dry cough, a sore throat, headache and stuffy nose. My Dr told m...
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- Mucinex is safe but only the red or orange label (I cannot remember the color of the label, but the only either make red or orange not both =). I am pregnant and to...
- Another vote for call your pharmacist. I actually double check all drugs with the pharmacist, even for breastfeeding questions too. In my experience they are more kn...
- I am in your boat, but am at 38.5 weeks and having a c-section in 3 days. I do NOT want this cough after a c-section!! I started with Zyrtec, then Claritin, and now ...
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 - ...
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...
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...
Allergy Meds While Pregnant
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on March 28, 2010
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I was hoping someone might know of an allergy medicine that is safe to use during pregnancy. I get chronic sinus infections from my allergies. Last time I was pregna...
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- i am allergy induced asthmatic. I took benedryl while preg. it was the lesser of the evils. either that or quit breathing. I dont do nasonex I do saline spray and actu...
- With all 3 of mine, I was told I could take Benedryl - but that junk knocks me out! So, I tried to only take it at night.
- Zyrtec or Claritin are both ok to take. You can also take benedryl but it does make me sleepy. Hope that helps
Pregnancy and Allergies, What to Do?
Asked by S.R. from Kansas City
on September 18, 2011
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I think I already know the answer to this which is that I just have to wait it out and deal with it, but it won't hurt to ask anyway.
I am having one of the worst ...
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- My OB said it was ok to take Zyrtec so I used that will all 3 of mine. For attacks I would take Benadryl.
- I feel your pain. My allergies get really bad this time of year and somehow being pregnant always makes them worse. In my case my allergies cause my asthma to flare up...
- I feel your pain. I've never really suffered from allergies and last year while pregnant they hit me like a mac truck. Horrible! Unfortunately I had to wait it out. Th...
