Is an allery medicine safe while pregnant?

Question

I am really allergic to Cats. I live with my Mom who has 2 of them. Is an allergy medicine safe while pregnant? I am suffering.

Answer 1

Talk to a pharmacist. They generally know more about drug safety during pregnancy and lactation than a doctor. It's all they do.

Here is a short list from a list of drugs approved for nursing moms that lists how safe they are during pregnancy:

Generic name ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ : ∙ ∙Fexofenadine
Trade Name ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ : ∙ ∙Allegra
AAP approved? ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙: ∙ ∙Approved
Pregnancy Risk Category ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙: ∙ ∙C
Lactation Risk Category ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙: ∙ ∙L2

Generic name ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ : ∙ ∙Loratadine
Trade Name ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ : ∙ ∙Claritin
AAP approved? ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙: ∙ ∙Approved
Pregnancy Risk Category ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙: ∙ ∙B
Lactation Risk Category ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙: ∙ ∙L1


Generic name ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ : ∙ ∙Triprolidine
Trade Name ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ : ∙ ∙Actidil, Actifed
AAP approved? ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙: ∙ ∙Approved
Pregnancy Risk Category ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙: ∙ ∙C
Lactation Risk Category ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙: ∙ ∙L1

http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/aap-approved-meds.html#Antihistamines

Answer 2

Speak with your doctor. It's generally recommended to avoid medication other than Tylenol while pregnant. As long as you are pregnant, avoid the cats if you can. Wash your hands carefully after handling them, and don't change the litter box, have someone else do that. Cat feces can contain a bacteria that's harmful to the baby.

Answer 3

Things like benadryl arent recomended, and should be avoided, at least thats what my doc said. You can ask your doc for a drug that could be considered safe. It all also depends on what trimester you are, and all that. For now an air filter may help, also a cool mist humidifire will help the scratchy eyes. Good luck.

Answer 4

There's a list on BABYCENTER.com I think Claritin is okay. I'm also allergic to everything environmental, cats, smoke, duts, ragweed pollen...you name it. Suprisingly though, my allergies were not a problem at all when I was pregnant. Talk with your doctor to be sure.

Answer 5

the best thing I can tell you to do with ANY medication you have/need/want to take is visit this web site. It has awesome info about which drug is safe during pregnancy. I use it all the time.

Answer 6

The only thing i know of that my Dr. has said is ok is bendryl. I would call your OB just to make sure! Good luck

Answer 7

Talk to your doctor. Sudafed and Tylenol are okay to take. As with any meds make sure you ask your doctor.

Answer 8

hi-it is safe to take OTC benadryl or sudafed.
Your doctor should have given you a list of the safe meds to take--ask him for one at your next appt.

Answer 9

I wouldn't take any medication without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Answer 10

it depends on the brand I have been told that tylenol products are ok to take but it is best to talk with your doctor before taking anything