is zicam safe for nursing mother
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Nursing Mother with a Cold...
Asked by J.W. from Birmingham
on October 28, 2006
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I'm nursing my son and we both have a cold. What over the counter meds are ok for me to take??? I've tried to tackle it on my own but I don't seem to be getting any be...
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- Hi J. W, I ran a massage therapy pratice for the past decade and did and still do alot of Aroma Therapy. You don't need to eat it so it woln't pass through the breast ...
- Sudafed is okay to take, as well as benedryl
- I was told by two doctors NOT to take sudafed because it would dry up my milk supply (it is safe, but not good for supply). They both told me to take claritin.
I'm Sick and Nursing - Can I Take Any Medication?
Asked by A.R. from Houston
on December 11, 2007
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I'm coming down with a cold. I know the worst has yet to come and I'd like to take care of this before I become miserable. I have plans to go to a doctor as soon as I...
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- Yes, there are lots of medications that are safe while nursing. Unfortunately, many docs believe you have to stop nursing to take medications. Call a lactation consu...
- my doctor has given me the okay to take tylenol based medicines
- Zicam works great! It's a OTC homeopathic, available everywhere, and really shortens a cold!
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 - ...
Sinus Infection / Headache
Asked by M.D. from Los Angeles
on January 17, 2009
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I am thirteen weeks pregnant and have been really sick for over a week. I went to the doctor yesterday and they said i have a sinus infection. I am literally wiped ou...
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- HI M., I have been getting sinus infections since I had my 7th birthday, it runs in the family and I have never been able to get rid of it from coming back again and ...
- My Hubby gets lots of sinus infections and the same symptoms as you. He uses saline nasal sprays. Also, rinsing his nose with a "neti pot" which flushes out the bac...
- I don't have info on your sinus infection, BUT where do you teach at. I am also a part ime teacher (5th grade) in garden grove! For needing to work it truly is the be...
