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!
Re: Medication question
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.
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).
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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