This is a follow up to earlier question about being 24 weeks pregnant with a bad cold. I know sudaphed is OK but are we talking about the old sudaphed that now you have to ask the pharmacist for or the new one the Sudaphed PE that does not contain suphedrine. I know that suphedrine is used by people to make crystal meth, that is why I can't see why it is Ok to take it pregnant, when I take I feel like I am on speed and it freaks me out to think my baby is getting this.
2007-02-06 00:57:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Phenylephrine (an active ingredient in Sudafed PE) is in the FDA pregnancy category C, which states: "Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the foetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks."
So, definitly consult with your doctor before taking this one - s/he may or may not advise it.
2007-02-06 01:07:41 · answer #1 · answered by ragmama210 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At my last doctor visit, i asked about sudafed. she said you have ask for it at the counter, because they don't keep it on the shelves anymore. so I'm assuming it's the old one. she also said that it's really only OK to take one or two total, and don't take it for more than one day. she also said that, instead of sudafed, try chlortrimeton (chlor-tabs is the generic). apparently this is safer, and just as effective as sudafed.
2007-02-06 01:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by Emily H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would talk to your dr before you take any over the counter drugs
2007-02-06 01:01:19 · answer #3 · answered by BlessedMommyof3.. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋