My allergies and/or siuns have been giving me the blues. The doctor prescribed Zyrtec whihc I took prior to being pregnant. BUT the warning label says "The medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy". Now I'm considering just delaing with the allergies because that warning freaked me out.
2007-10-23 07:15:26 · 12 answers · asked by QC1_TX 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Unlike a lot of the doctors around yahoo answers...my doctor said that no sinus meds are safe to use because they may cause pre-term labor. This is what I do to take care of my sinuses...(even helped me kick a sinus infection out during preg #2)
1. Rapid-release tylenol (or off-brand) as the regular tylenol didn't TOUCH my headaches.
2. Saline nose spray- just spray it up each nostril, wait a few seconds and literally blow the crap outta yer nose... LOL nasty, but very effective.
3. Drink plenty of water...I know it's said quite a bit, but it truely helps rid the body of unwanted mucous and gunk.
Also, some extra vitamin C couldn't hurt...good ol' OJ.
2007-10-23 07:38:27 · answer #1 · answered by biology_freak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My allergies and/or siuns have been giving me the blues. The doctor prescribed Zyrtec whihc I took prior to being pregnant. BUT the warning label says "The medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy". Now I'm considering just delaing with the allergies...
2015-08-26 06:20:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have taken Zyrtec my entire pregnancy - my doctor gave me this in place of Allegra, because Allegra is Class C and Zyrtec is Class B - which is generally better during pregnancy. However, allergy relief has been clearly needed for me, as I got pregnant at the end of March, so it's been "allergy season" for me all along. (I am allergic to lots of things outdoors and in.)
2007-10-23 07:50:33 · answer #4 · answered by Piaz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried a neti pot? It just is a saline solution that you run through your nostrils - seems pretty disgusting but it really works. It helps clear up the mucus that is clogged up there and also rinses away some of the pollen that is causing the allergies. There is no actual medicine - just salt water, so shouldn't affect anything. You can get them at most drug stores now, and I just get refills for the salt at health food stores. Good luck!
2016-03-14 22:59:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a good air purifier. That way you will have allergy relief when you are home and at night. I was always afraid to take medicine when I was pregnant.
2007-10-23 07:46:57 · answer #6 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-17 18:05:16 · answer #7 · answered by steve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could use Claritin, Actifed, Sudafed, or Tylenol Cold &Sinus. These are all on a list of safe medications that I got from my OBGYN.
2007-10-23 07:18:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor said I could occasionally take Benedryl and Tylenol. However, don't take a thing without first asking YOUR doctor.
2007-10-23 07:23:29 · answer #9 · answered by eli_star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Claritin and have had no problems with it. It was recommended by my midwives. But check on that for sure with your own doctor.
2007-10-23 07:23:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋