i am 35 weeks pregnant and i just went to the doctor a few days ago, i go again on monday, but i woke up yesterday with a head cold and it is really annoying, what kind of over the counter medicine can i take to help me feel better until i get back to the doctor on monday??
2006-07-05 07:27:39 · 16 answers · asked by Laura333 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You can always call your doctors office to ask such a question--you don't have to wait until your appointment! DO NOT get medical advice from even well-intentioned strangers here at Yahoo Answers--CALL YOUR DOCTOR.
2006-07-05 07:39:07 · answer #1 · answered by smoot 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor. Why do you trust the people on this site more than your own doctor? Your doctor has someone on call and they have the list of medications.
By the way, the safe medications list is different depending on what trimester you are in. This is not something you want to take your chances on.
2006-07-05 07:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by Sara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife, when she was pregnant a little over 2 years go, was allowed to take plain sudafed - which worked wonderfully. However, don't use this example, call your ob/gyn. They can tell you what to take and how much. The health of your little one is too important to base your decision on the results from this forum... and, chances are they'll be all too happy to answer your question. You can't go wrong with chicken soup though - there's a reason they call it Jewish Penicillin...
2006-07-05 07:35:52 · answer #3 · answered by trc_6111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my doctor gave me a list last week of over the counter drugs you can take for like headaches,colds, and stuff like that and under colds,cough, and flu it says you can take Sudefed,Tylenol,Afrin Nasal spray,steam vaporiser, and robitussion(plain).But then again, a few anwsers above mine says why trust people on this site, call your own doctor,so i guess call your own doctor but when people have 4 or 5 kids they should know by now what you can and cant take during pregnancy(unless something is wrong during the pregnancy)
2006-07-05 08:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by shortie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had four children and suffer from migraines during all my pregnancies. My ob/gyn told me anything made by tylenol You can take. That includes for headaches and sinus/cold medicine. Just be sure it is Tylenol brand. And only take the recommended dosage. If you take any other meds for pre-existing medical conditions be sure to contact your Dr. to make sure it will not interact with your meds.
2006-07-05 07:46:39 · answer #5 · answered by purple_roses48 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try saline nose spray if you are congested, or breathing in steam really helps. You can also call your doctor and ask a nurse a question about any particular meds. Hope you feel better, hon.
2006-07-05 07:31:20 · answer #6 · answered by AnnieOakley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a cough as well, take a syrup with Guifenicin. My wife, when pregnant, takes a clear blue sinus gel cap for head colds.
2006-07-05 07:36:46 · answer #7 · answered by nartox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a nurse! the only med. safe enough to take if necessarily needed is Tylenol products! Other than vitamins nothing unless prescribed by physician.
2006-07-05 08:03:53 · answer #8 · answered by blueeyedqt76 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol is always approved, but for anything more, you must call your doctor. If your throat is sore, try warm salt-water gargles. (Just stir some salt in warm water). Chicken soup really does help, too.
2006-07-05 07:31:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've had 3 children and through all pregnancys they always told me i could only take tylenol products(or the wal-mart brand tylenol) acetaminaphin will not hurt the fetus. just be sure to follw the correct dosage information. good luck with your pregnancy and i hope you feel better
2006-07-05 07:34:07 · answer #10 · answered by chickenlittle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋