i'm having some allergic reaction resulting in a rash on the roof of my mouth! i gotta take something....any suggestions?
2007-12-24 10:18:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
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2007-12-24 10:20:58 · answer #1 · answered by pura_rosa 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The safety for Benadryl while breastfeeding hasn't been determined. It is Class B, i.e. safe, while pregnant, but I'd talk to your Pediatrician or OB/Gyn about the Benadryl while breastfeeding. I've listed an excellent resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics below. Hope this helps!
-Dr. D
2007-12-25 02:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by Josho 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a breastfeeding mom and I occasionally will take loratadine (Claratin) which is pretty safe - it could be better than benedryl. The thing to be aware of is that antihistimines can decrease your milk supply, so it's so important to drink a lot of water. The BEST place to reseach this is on www.kellymom.com who has a database of medication safety with breastfeeding and pregnancy. It's also a good idea to doublecheck with your pediatrician of any medication you take. Most of them have a book of medication safety & breastfeeding (similar or the same as the database on the kellymom.com website, but still check with your doc all the same!). You could buy the source ("Medications & Mother's Milk by Dr. Hale) but it's obviously cheaper to just research it online. Good luck to you!!!!
2007-12-24 10:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by punkinsmom 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Antihistamines can dry up your milk. If this is a chronic problem, I recommend a nasal spray, like Beconase AQ or Nasonex. They will not affect your milk. I took it when I was breastfeeding.
2007-12-26 03:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Any suggestions ? YES - ask your pediatrician, not a bunch of idiots like us on the internet if you really care about your baby.
2007-12-24 10:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by N of C, b. '53 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋