Hey all. I'm currently pregnant, and my doctor told me it was okay to take regular Sudafed. I'm taking the lowest miligram available, also in non-drowsy, and it's helped a lot. However, it says on the back of the box that if it makes you sleepless, you should call your doctor. Why is that? I had a hard time sleeping last night.
2006-09-15 00:57:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
but if all it does is make you restless, and that's not a big deal, why does it say to call your doctor??? Is there a more serious thing that can happen that sleeplessness would be a first sign of?
2006-09-15 01:45:57 · update #1
Sudafed is like an upper. it is safe for your baby, but Sudafed will make you edgy, and sometimes nervous.
2006-09-15 01:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking it earlier in the day. Degongestant nasal sprays (use sparingly as possible!) might be a good substitute at night IF your doctor says it is OK. For sleeplessness or insomnia, you might enquire on this QA site about homeopathic remedies for insomnia and/or congestion. These are often effective and should carry little risk to the baby, but only a certified homeopath can accurately inform you on that.
Good luck!
2006-09-15 08:04:21 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sudafed has ephedra in it. I can take 2 and my heart beats extremely fast. I don't think it will hurt the baby at all, but it might cause your blood pressure to increase and make you uncomfortable. It depends totally on your system. I wouldn't take it just before bedtime. :)
2006-09-15 08:06:24 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋