Working while Pregnant: Claritin
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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...
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...
Pregnant and Sick
Asked by A.F. from San Francisco
on November 13, 2011
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Ok in advance I am not feeling good and mostly just whining here. Pregnant and sick = no decent medicine for me. It started out as simply sinuses and I am taking Clari...
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- Lots of fluids, homemade chicken noodle soup and plenty of rest. Sometimes the old fashioned remedy is best! I hope you feel better soon!
- Do you have antibiotics? You have a sinus infection. You need antibiotics. The ob can give antibiotics that are okay to take when pregnant. I'm so sorry. I ha...
- I second using a humidifier. I don't know if adding stuff to it is necessary, though. Any good humidifier should help.
Headaches While Pregnant
Asked by K.E. from Birmingham
on April 7, 2011
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Hi guys, I'm 18weeks pregnant and having the worst headaches of my life :( Sometimes a few times a day, but I'm not sure when the last day without at least one was.......
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- Are you sure they aren't sinus or allergy related? I would talk to your doctor about it and see if there is a sinus or allergy mediation you can take. I know I was a...
- I had headaches that were awful, I did not take any medicine, but the only thing that helped was drinking cola and some asperin....now they say no caffine and almost n...
- Try water. If I didn't drink a TON!!! of water while pregnant I got horrid headaches. And I mean a TON, yes, it makes you pee a bunch, but it got rid of the headach...
Allgeries and 9 Weeks Pregnant
Asked by K.B. from Cincinnati
on November 15, 2010
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Hey momma!
My best friend is 9 weeks pregnant. She has horrible allergies. In a normal yeR calls in a few times in the month of Nov. To work sick bc of them. She wou...
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- In addition to following her doctor's advice, get a netti pot. Sinuses are affected by pregnancy as well as mucus production. It makes you more prone to being "stuffy"...
- I've had allergies with 3 pregnancies and my OB said I was ONLY allowed to take Sudafed for my allergies. When I am not pregnant, I take Zyrtek and my doctor did NOT ...
- She was taking too many meds! If she needed that many, she needs a new allergist and allergy testing. I agree with Ladydahl that allergy shots might be the answer she'...
Pregnant... and Sick.
Asked by K.M. from Laredo
on March 15, 2010
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Hi,
So I am half way through my second trimester and I have been sick since I found out I was pregnant three and a half months ago.
I have a deep chest cough and ...
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- I called my ob when I got like that and he told me to try robutessin I think... Any way there are meds out there that could help. Also to help with the conjestion try ...
- 8 oz. of water every hour, yes every hour. Watch the clock and when the big hand hits 12, drink a glass of water. At night, keep a bottle or two of water by your bed...
- That sucks! I am 19 weeks pregnant and can COMPLETELY understand how you are feeling!! Turns out I have asthma and that made my cough worse. I agree with the other rep...
Pregnant with Allergies
Asked by L.M. from Austin
on January 7, 2009
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HELP!! I am miserable I am 15 weeks pregnant with #2, I have just gotten over the constant nausea and now this. My allergies are killing me, I know Benydryl is safe, b...
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- I've been working with a naturopath for other issues and allergies is one that has come up. It is amazing how quickly the issue was cleared for me! You may want to che...
- Hey there, I was also preggers with allergies and I had asked my doc if it was okay to take zyrtec and he said yes. Try asking your doc when you get a chance, benadryl...
- You can take Claratin. (get the off brand, it is way cheaper. Loratadine?) I took it with both of my girls and it did not make me drowsy at all.
Allergy Meds While Pregnant
Asked by R.F. from Detroit
on August 24, 2009
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I am 15.5 weeks preg. with baby #2. I have been suffering from severe sinus probs my entire pregnancy, and actually for exactly the last year as well. I am suffering...
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- I used both Flonase and Claritan during 2 of my pregnancies and found it helped A LOT!! All of my kids were born happy and healthy. Good luck!
- Hey R., I took OTC brand Claritin with all 3 of my pregnancies ~ and as far as I can tell, they turned out all right! ;) I also took Benadryl and Sudafed on oc...
- I took Zyrtec while I was pregnant with #2, all was well- I have been taking it daily for about 5 years so when things got even worse I took Sudefed or Tylenol sinus. ...
Sinus Pressure/15 Weeks Pregnant
Asked by M.B. from Orlando
on August 21, 2011
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Im 15 week pregnant with baby #2 and I have the worst sinus pressure! Being a weekend I havent been able to get ahold of my dr and ask what's safe to take. I have been...
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- Get a neti pot immediately and begin sinus washes. It works wonders and there is nothing to worry about as far as pharmaceuticals. Do a wash every two hours until th...
- don't take meds, keep up with the neti pot and try breathe rights they work really well
- I took Sudafed and used the Breathe Right nose strips throughout my pregnancy.
Allergy Medication While Pregnant
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on April 14, 2008
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Hi to all.....I am almost 8 weeks pregnant and suffering severley with allergies these last couple of days. I put a call in to the Dr. wondering which allergy meds I c...
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- Sudafed will help clear your nose so you can sleep. Or, prop yourself up with extra pillows (to clear your head) until you get a response from your doctor. A humidi...
- Hi B., Congrats on your pregnancy! My ob advised me to only use benadryl when needed and Tylenol for aches and pain. I wouldn't try anything until you hear back fro...
- You can safely take all the Tylenol products during pregnancy. Tylenol allergy works for me. With my first pregnancy my doctor put me on Allegra. But my doctor for my ...
