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Medication question

smssy2005smssy2005
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Happy Friday ladies, I have a quick question. I've been having really bad sinus headaches and sinus pressure (post nasal drip/sore throat). My OBGYN told me I could take Alegra D and Advil or Aleve.  Has anyone else taken these during their pregnancy? Or, has anyone else's doctor okayed them? I get so nervous about taking medications but Tylenol hasn't helped at all. Thanks!

 

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  • AngelKTAngelKT member

    I don't know about Alegra D or Aleve but I was told to not take advil....

    I've been suffering from alot of headaches (especially after I had a cold) and the only thing I took was tylenol.

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  • Shannon11/3Shannon11/3 member

    My understanding is that Advil is a huge no-no during pregnancy.  And Alegra D is a different med entirely - it's an allergy med, and I thought the D part was a no-no.

    I take regular zyrtec (not D).

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  • Calibride31304Calibride31304 member

    I was told Tylenol is fine.  I take 2 extra strength Tylenol (1000mg total) when I have a bad sinus headache.  The only allergy meds I was told are okay are those with Loratadine specifically Claritin.  My OB did not okay Allegra, but he is also more conservative about medication use. I wouldn't take Advil or Aleve either.  Aleve is aspirin and as far as I know, aspirin is not recommended in pregnancy unless it's medically neccessary (as for clotting disorders or something).  Advil is ibuprofen which is also not recommended during pregnancy. 

    For me, I steer clear of anything except Tylenol.  I'm paranoid about meds and pregnancy though.  

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  • KaciRooKaciRoo
    imageShannon11/3:

    My understanding is that Advil is a huge no-no during pregnancy.  And Alegra D is a different med entirely - it's an allergy med, and I thought the D part was a no-no.

    I take regular zyrtec (not D).

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  • Shsteph4Shsteph4 member
    If you absolutely need the D I would do zyrtec, not Allegra.  Allegra D is Rx and you can get Zyrtec D from behind the pharm. 
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  • smssy2005smssy2005
    Thanks Ladies! I'll stick with the Tylenol and maybe try regular Zyrtec. I appreciate your input.
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  • Future Mrs. BearschFuture Mrs. Bearsch
    Try saline nasal solution. It helped me. In 2nd tri, you can take sudafed and benadryl. Benadryl worked best for me. Also this may sound odd and I was def like I am not doing this at first but it helped. My great grandmother told me to put icyhot on my forehead, not a lot, when I got a sinus headache. It does burn a little just like when you would use it elsewhere but it becomes nice and cool and actually works. 
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