is a z pack safe during pregnancy
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Z-pack & Pregnancy
Asked by N.O. from Dallas
on January 31, 2008
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Have any of you had to take a z-pack with pregnancy?
I had one prescribed to me on Monday by my OB for an upper resp infection and
I'm now on my 3rd day of taking i...
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- I took a Z-pak around Christmas time! My dr assured me that it was ok...I never had any problems, but maybe you should try eating w/the pill...hope you start feeling b...
- Zithromax can be really hard on the gut, which is likely what's causing the cramping. Because you're having the cramping, your baby is likely more active. The baby is...
- I took a z-pack at 38 weeks pregnant. I was scheduled for a c-section in a week and was coughing every two minutes. I did not have any ill effects from it; in fact, I...
Is Taking a "Z Pack" Antibiotic Safe While Nursing?
Asked by L.K. from Los Angeles
on March 7, 2009
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I'm nursing my 10 month old 4 times a day and I got sick... My dr prescribed z pack and told me it was safe to take and that it wont have any effects on my baby. Anyo...
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- Hi L., I took Z-pak a couple times while nursing my son (mastitis-sp?) & once with my daughter. My OB prescribed it each time. I didn't have any problems & the kids d...
- i took it while nursing my 9 mo old (just last month) and he was fine. i actually asked this same question a few weeks back- you can search the site for my responses, ...
- The very best thing to do in regard to any prescription given during pregnancy or breastfeeding is ASK. Ask your Pharmacist..sometimes doctors who aren't specialized i...
Z Pack While Pregnant. Is It Really Safe????
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on February 28, 2008
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Hi there
I have been sick for almost 2 weeks now just when I thought I was getting better, on Monday I got swollen glands, very sore throat and mucus was yellow/green...
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- I had one in Jan at 34 weeks preg. I think the dose the dr gave me was lower than normal. However 2 weeks later I was sick again....I agree you have to get healthy for...
- I took it while I was pregnant with my son and he is just fine. Here's a link to SafeFetus.com, which gives you the class of drug and know facts. http://www.safefetu...
- I took it too with no problems.
Z Pack at 8 Weeks Pregnant,is It Safe??
Asked by A.C. from Johnson City
on September 16, 2010
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I have had a cough,sore throat,and runny nose for about a week now.No fever that I know of.I called my doctor and told them about my symptoms,they didn't ask me to com...
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- If your doc was aware of the pregnancy when he prescribed, it's probably fine. If you have ANY doubts that he was thinking of that, call both the advice nurse AND your...
- I struggled with illness during one pregnancy. The doctors were constantly weighing "risk vs benefit." I could not take antihistamines and decongestants during early p...
- I would wait and see. If it is a cold- a cold is a virus and antibiotics don't work on viruses. The best thing you could do right now is drink plenty of water to stay ...
Virus/Coughing In Pregnancy
Asked by C. from Charlotte
on October 26, 2006
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I am going on the 15th week of my first pregnancy and I have been sick with a cold/respiratory type virus now for a week. I went to the doctor yesterday, and of cours...
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- When i was pregnant I caught a cold and the only medicine my doctor told me i could take was Robitussin.
- The baby will be fine it is well protected even in the worst of coughing fits! I would try some of that vicks vapor rub and see if that helps a little bit and make su...
- When I was about 3 months pregnant with my third I had a terrible virus to the point I could only get out of the bed to go to the bathroom, it was awful. After about ...
Antibiotics During Pregnancy
Asked by E.K. from Lawrence
on May 16, 2008
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My 3 yo was just diagnosed with strep. She has been sick for a week, and needless to say I have been exposed. I am 18 wks pregnant and my OB wants met to take antibiot...
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- Hi E.! I had my daugher 1 month & 3 days early. I was sitting in the hospital for 11 days before she came. They had me on antibiotics once every 6 hours the entire ...
- During my second pregnancy, I was pretty much sick my entire first trimester with what ended up being pneumonia. At first, my doctor just thought I had a cold and eve...
- You probably got a lot of responses already but antibiotics are really fine. I had my 4th (and last:) baby 1 month ago and it seemed that every pregnancy I came down w...
Possible Sinus Infection During Pregnancy
Asked by C.D. from Springfield
on January 6, 2007
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Hi everyone, I'm hoping we have a nurse or doctor lurking around here. My OB's office is closed on the weekends and only takes emergencies on weekend calls. I'm 15 wee...
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- Hey Catherine- I'm not a nurse, but I am a sonographer at one of the local OB offices (SOGA). Unfortunately there is not much that they will let you take over the cou...
- Have you heard of Nasopure? Its a saline lavage. I think that is the safest and possible the most effective thing you can do. If Nasopure is not available, you can jus...
- I realize this is a little late and that you've probably already treated the infection...but when I was pregnant, my doctor told me I could use Robitussin. He advised...
22 Weeks Pregnant and Getting a Cold, Help!
Asked by L.H. from Chicago
on December 29, 2008
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I know I can't take too much since I am 22 + weeks pregnant. Just wondering what anyone else took. A home remedy that is safe maybe? I have a scratchy throat and my...
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- Only read a few posts so I don't know if it was mentioned but in addition to the humidifer and saline drops, drink lots of water. It really does help thin things out s...
- My doctor told me that I could take Tylenol Cold if needed. But check with your doctor first. You know how one may say one thing but another may have a good reason a...
- Hi L.! Congratulations on baby #2 ... I'm actually due with baby #2 April 12th, 2009!! Luckily I managed to stay healthy with my first pregnancy but unfortunately ca...
UGH!! Sciatic Pain in 8 Month of Pregnancy
Asked by R.G. from Boston
on June 29, 2008
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OMG! Just within the last few days I have been in such excruciating pain starting in my lower back roaming all the way down to my thigh. I can barely stand and walking...
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- When I was pregnant with my first child my lower bacl was so out of whack that they were giving my darvacets to help with the Cronic pain. Sciatic nerve pain was const...
- I went to a chiropractor during my first pregnancy and it helped a lot. My chiropractor had night appointments so I was able to go after work too. Your relief should...
- R.- I highly recommend seeing a chiropractor. Make the time. If it takes your pain away, it's worth it. I was pregnant with twins, and had suffered sciatic pain for ...
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.
