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Claritin and Other Allergy Meds
Asked by M.U. from Tampa
on March 17, 2011
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My son often gets runny nose/cough symptoms and my pediatrician has recommended that I try putting him on Claritin to manage those symptoms. I am reluctant to put him ...
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- If you're really worried about it, you might ask about the prescription nasal sprays instead. I used those when I was pregnant, so I know they're extra safe. Our fo...
- How old is he? That will determine what you can use and the dosage. Claritin, has kid versions. I use Claritin. It works for me. Not for my Mom. She uses Zyrtec, ...
- I'd check on whether Claritin has been tested on the really young ones. When my now 9 year old was 2, Claritin had NOT been tested on kids under 6. We went with Zyrt...
Notice Any Conjection with Claritin and Ezcema?
Asked by H.G. from Abilene
on July 15, 2008
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Hello Moms
My 2 yr old little girl is extremely allergic to mosquito bites. She suffers from huge blistering whelps when bitten and the pigment of her skin takes mo...
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- Hello H., is your daughter allergic to anything else? what if you increase her omega-3's --at sprouts they have it on a "pudding" type in little pouches (like ketch...
- If you think about what Claritin is and what it does it totally makes sense...Claritin is a histamine blocker which dries you out (runny nose etc.). So, if would like...
- I agree with the mom who said just treat when your child has a mosquito bite. No need to medicate for something that is not there and that doesn't help prevent the re...
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...
When Claritin and Zyrtec Don't Work, Try (You Tell Me)...
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on October 4, 2011
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I RARELY have issues with my allergies as long as I'm in Texas. However, I'm now on day 4 of pretty miserable allergies. Nothing serious, just the runny nose and sneez...
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- Sudafed.... I think it's D. The one you get through the pharmacy. It will clear it all up.
- Well Zyrtec takes a while to work. It has to build up in your system to be most effective. Having said that, I tried Clariten and Zyrtec for my daughter and Allegra is...
- Local honey. You can get it at Sprouts, Central Market, or Whole Foods. Take 1 - 2 tablespoons a day, you will be amazed at the difference it makes. It's like an or...
Ecezma Sixteen Month Old
Asked by L.L. from Fort Myers
on September 10, 2006
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ANYONE out there know of a good remedy or (management regime for ecezma). So far , this is the list of what I've done and am doing. Nothing has helped him really.
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- Please don't think I'm crazy, but after using every type of medication known to man, someone told me to visit a chiropractor. Believe it or not the source of exzema is...
- hi there. feel his pain. i have it too i have tried almost every cream out there. i am very sensitive to detergents. do you use the ones with out scents / allergy fr...
- my doctor told me to use lotions and soaps w/mineral oil. baby oil is just that! good luck...
What to Do About Cough in 15 Month Old???
Asked by C.P. from Dallas
on December 2, 2008
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Hi Mommas!
I need some suggestions on things to do for my baby girls cough. Yes I am one of those mommy's who does not medicate unless she REALLY needs it, but ...
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- You have obviously gotten alot of responses, but I will go ahead and respond with what we have done with my little one. Yes the baby vicks on the feet with socks work...
- I know this is going to sound crazy but, I tried it along with my 8 year old, 6 year old and 6 month old.......put the vicks rub all over the bottom of the feet then p...
- I think try the vicks vapor rub but if it she continues coughing then you should probably consider taking her to a DR because my son would cough all night and one nigh...
Advise on Dr. Prescription
Asked by M.M. from El Paso
on September 2, 2010
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I took my 10 year old son to the doctor with symptoms including a soar throat and stuffy nose. The nurse did a quick strep test that came back negative. When the doc...
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- I wouldn't want to put my kids on any meds they would have to take for the rest of their lives unless I was sure it was absolutely necessary. My daughter had a terr...
- Lots of things are in bloom right now. My allergist told me that over the last few years that there has been a big spike in new allergy sufferers. Whether he needs ...
- Personally, I wouldn't start giving two medications at the same time because then how will you know which is being effective? Maybe try giving him only Zyrtec for a da...
Seasonal Allergies in 13 Month Old?
Asked by A.A. from Washington DC
on March 10, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I have a 13 month old who has had eczema almost since he was born.I was told by his pediatrician to look out for food or seasonal allergies. So far I have...
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- He's not too young to have allergies and it's not too early in the "season." Besides, they may not even BE "seasonal" allergies. He could have an allergy to dust mit...
- Hi A., I've definitely got a solution to the eczema issue your 13 month old has. The same solution should also help with his allergies. About a year ago I elimina...
- My daughter was about 16 months old when I finally told the doctor to put her on allergy meds. He told me until the age of 2 he could not. He put her on everything b...
Please Input, 2 Year Son Sick Every Month with Upper Respiratory
Asked by T.N. from Dallas
on March 27, 2008
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Hi, my son got sick again today. He has been getting sick every month for the past 9 months. His pedatrician is Dr. Ianelli over here at Lake Ray Hubbard Pediatrics....
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- If it is allergies it would make sense that it would have flared up in the last few days. My sons have terrible allergies and those have flared in the last few days, ...
- Mine kept getting chest infections like pneumonia or similar. It turned out to be that he was aspirating which means that some of his food (thin liquids) was quietly ...
- Caroline you gave the orginal post some great sugguestion. Regarding the nasal rinse, what brand did you use and where did you find it,as I have heard a lot lately abo...
18 Month Old Allergy Sufferer
Asked by A.B. from St. Louis
on October 1, 2008
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My son is suffering with all of the wonderful symptoms of seasonal allergies. He has a runny nose, wattery eyes, sneezing, etc. I feel terrible for him when he awake...
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- My 16 month old has it too! Poor kid, she's snotty and boogery and has "allergy black eyes" (dar circles under her eyes are a side effect of allergies sometimes) I re...
- we put a vicks air thingy in one of our girl's outlets while she's sleeping which helps her sleep when she's all congested with allergies. They also make some non-medi...
- My kids are drinking MonaVie and are off of all their asthma and allergy meds. My babysitter has terrible allergies and is drinking MonaVie too and having great resul...
