I'm not sure. I take Albuterol, and was told to stop taking it as it is related to an increased risk of Cleft Palate... but to still use it in case of emergency. I am going to talk to my doctor next week about what I can supplement... and I'll bring this up, thanks.
Married to Patrick - 8.9.08
Mom to Lennon - 9.1.09
Expecting #2 - 5.20.12
Yeah I'm using albuterol right now. I swear there is so much conflicting information about this and every thing I Google scares me about asthma meds and pregnancy.
I've been having major issues deciding what to do about my asthma. My pulmonologist will not see me b/c I'm PG. I had to find a new one, and I couldn't get in until next week.
I'm taking Pulmicort (cat. . It works okay, but not as well as the Asmanex (cat. C) I was taking before TTC. My allergist and OB have different opinions on which is better - both for me and the baby. OB likes Pulmicort and said I basically have to be going into respiratory arrest before the baby's oxygen will be affected. Allergist likes Asmanex because it's a better drug and less is absorbed into the bloodstream.
I haven't heard of Qvar, but will look into it. I've researched the heck out of this subject and posted on asthma forums, but keep getting conflicting opinions.
When I was pg with Harpie, my OB insisted that I drop to Class B's (aka Pulmicort & Singulair), which my cardiologist & physician hated. I fell into the 30% whose asthma worsens with pregnancy, not to mention Pulmicort & Singulair just didn't do the job Advair did. I spent quite a bit of time on the nebulizer, which could have been prevented had I been on a better daily medication.
After I lost the babe, I talked to my doctors and we have made the decision that with the next pregnancy, I will stick to my Class C Advair since Pulmicort & Singulair did nothing for me.
I should mention that losing Harpie had nothing to do with my asthma or medications, so please do not worry. But I truly mean it that you getting the best amount of oxygen is best for both you & baby -- not the low risk of a cleft pallet (which can be fixed, worst case scenario).
Thanks ladies! This whole topic is pretty overwhelming. And when no one will see me yet I feel like they're just throwing a brand name at me and not really trying to figure out the best thing. I think I'll ask my doctor about choosing a cat b one first.
I am using singulair and flovent...and my albuterol for emergencies. My OB (who I also work for) says that those two are perfectly fine. She only had me stop using some of my allergy medicine. It is very frustrating though.
Re: asthma ladies
Pulmicort & Singulair are both Class B asthma medications.
Albuterol for both inhalor & nebulizer are Class C, but remember that it is always, always best for you to get oxygen. Baby needs the oxygen, too.
I've been having major issues deciding what to do about my asthma. My pulmonologist will not see me b/c I'm PG. I had to find a new one, and I couldn't get in until next week.
I'm taking Pulmicort (cat.
. It works okay, but not as well as the Asmanex (cat. C) I was taking before TTC. My allergist and OB have different opinions on which is better - both for me and the baby. OB likes Pulmicort and said I basically have to be going into respiratory arrest before the baby's oxygen will be affected. Allergist likes Asmanex because it's a better drug and less is absorbed into the bloodstream.
I haven't heard of Qvar, but will look into it. I've researched the heck out of this subject and posted on asthma forums, but keep getting conflicting opinions.
Meg, I have been in your shoes!
When I was pg with Harpie, my OB insisted that I drop to Class B's (aka Pulmicort & Singulair), which my cardiologist & physician hated. I fell into the 30% whose asthma worsens with pregnancy, not to mention Pulmicort & Singulair just didn't do the job Advair did. I spent quite a bit of time on the nebulizer, which could have been prevented had I been on a better daily medication.
After I lost the babe, I talked to my doctors and we have made the decision that with the next pregnancy, I will stick to my Class C Advair since Pulmicort & Singulair did nothing for me.
I should mention that losing Harpie had nothing to do with my asthma or medications, so please do not worry. But I truly mean it that you getting the best amount of oxygen is best for both you & baby -- not the low risk of a cleft pallet (which can be fixed, worst case scenario).
Best of luck.