Category B drug - Claritin-D

Daenaria

I'm weighing my options on taking Claritin D. I've taken it a few times during the last 4 weeks because I have been so miserable and benedryl was NOT cutting it. Some doctors have sudafed on the safe list, some do not, my doctor does not. Anyone have any feedback? I know I need to call my OB, and I will tomorrow. 

Because of my allergies I'm not sleeping, miserable constantly, and foggy. I'm just curious if anyone else is taking it or sudafed. 

nash06

My allergist cleared me to take Claritin.  I miss my Allegra since Claritin does not work as well.  Zyrtec can also be used.  Good luck!

MCADDmama

I was cleared to take Claritin-D during my first pregnancy and did a few times when the allergies were really bad. I would take it again this pregnancy if I was really miserable. 

epona3

My doc said both Claritin and Zyrtec were fine. I take Zyrtec everyday (and did with DD as well) or else I get sick pretty quick.

pitterpatter129

I took it a few times with my first.  No biggie.  I take a cat B asthma med every day.  Just know that it might not work because pregnancy causes swelling in your sinuses that has nothing to do with allergies...  I used a netti pot a lot with my first pregnancy and it was heaven!

 

Daenaria

pitterpatter129:

I took it a few times with my first.  No biggie.  I take a cat B asthma med every day.  Just know that it might not work because pregnancy causes swelling in your sinuses that has nothing to do with allergies...  I used a netti pot a lot with my first pregnancy and it was heaven!

 

 I take symbicort, a category c drug for my asthma. My doctor didn't tell me to stop taking it when I saw him. My asthma can be bad to control. If my asthma and allergies get of control, I end up in the hospital. 

hasenbank

I take Zyrtec without the D.  Do you really need the decongestant or could you try it without?  I know we all have extra mucus, etc. going on because of pregnancy and I suffer from allergies too, so I feel ya.  

Oh and I take mine every night. 

pitterpatter129

Daenaria:

pitterpatter129:

I took it a few times with my first.  No biggie.  I take a cat B asthma med every day.  Just know that it might not work because pregnancy causes swelling in your sinuses that has nothing to do with allergies...  I used a netti pot a lot with my first pregnancy and it was heaven!

 

 I take symbicort, a category c drug for my asthma. My doctor didn't tell me to stop taking it when I saw him. My asthma can be bad to control. If my asthma and allergies get of control, I end up in the hospital. 

Same for me.  I wouldn't worry about taking it then.  The benefits of taking it outweigh the risks!  I saw that albuterol isn't the best during pregnancy either, but I use my inhalor when I need it!  Not having oxygen is a lot worse!

 

 

FutureMrsTowns

not sure about claritin, but my pharmacist said no sudafed in first tri, but it's safe after

drmsg

Claritin-D is sahe in pregnancy. SO is Zyrtec, or any of the other antihistamines. Pregnancy is hard enough, there is no reason to be miserable from your allergies.

Safe Over the Counter Medications in Pregnancy