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MrsPBNJ0220MrsPBNJ0220
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I just found out that I am pregnant Friday, I am going to be scheduling my first Dr.'s appointment tomorrow.  However, until then I wanted to find out from you ladies if anyone is taking Zyrtec and if their Dr.'s said it was okay to continue taking it.

I've looked on the FDA drug list, and it's a Category B medicine but I'm just wanting some input from someone who may actually be taking the medicine.

Thanks a million!

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  • LauraOTRLauraOTR member
    My family doctor said it was fine (before we started TTC, we discussed it). I've been taking it.
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  • lynn97lynn97 member

    I'm currently ttc and recognize you from the TTGP board. First of all, congrats!!

    Although I'm not pregnant, I've already talked to my doctor about what I can and can't take when I get pregnant. Zyrtec has her blessing as being safe. That being said, I think every doctor is different.

     

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  • MrsPBNJ0220MrsPBNJ0220
    imagelynn97:

    I'm currently ttc and recognize you from the TTGP board. First of all, congrats!!

    Although I'm not pregnant, I've already talked to my doctor about what I can and can't take when I get pregnant. Zyrtec has her blessing as being safe. That being said, I think every doctor is different.

     

    H&H 9 months to you! Big Smile

    Thank you so very much.  I told my DH I will continue for now, but tomorrow I'm scheduling my first appointment so when I talk to them I am just going to okay it with them.  Thanks a million for the congrats again!!!

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  • MrsSuperMommyMrsSuperMommy
    I took it frequently during my last pregnancy (to quell many food-related allergies) and my daughter is perfectly fine.  I'm taking it again this pregnancy.  The only time I didn't take it was when I was BFing.
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  • mmluvswdwmmluvswdw member
    I was told just to make sure and not take the D, but plain zyrtec is fine.
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  • mmkayemmkaye member
    I take Zyrtec.  It sucks too because I was on Allegra which worked much much better.  Sob.
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  • carishabobcarishabob member

    imagemmkaye:
    I take Zyrtec.  It sucks too because I was on Allegra which worked much much better.  Sob.

    This exactly! Boo on Allegra not being okay!

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  • makmcgrawmakmcgraw member
    I was on alllegra also but my dr. switched me to Zyrtec when we began ttc.  I liked the allegra better as well, but at least there is something safe to take.  I also agree with a previous poster, stay away from the D versions, and stick with plain Zyrtec.
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  • Mrs.SaxyMrs.Saxy member
    my doc says it's fine.  I'm actually taking Xyzal which my dr described it to me as a mirror of zyrtec.
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  • Kellyb1216Kellyb1216

    Zyrtec is completely safe!  My OB/GYN said I can take it throughout my pregnancy.

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  • jl_ncjl_nc
    I have to take it every day and have for the past 6 years and OB ok'd it for my pregnancy with DD and my new OB ok'd it for this pregnancy. DD was perfect weight and length and no problems, so there is no need to be miserable your whole pregnancy!
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  • LegalLadyBugLegalLadyBug member
    I was on Allegra-D for years before my BFP. I knew it wasn't safe though and so as soon as I got my BFP I switched to Zyrtec, which is acceptable according to my doctor. 

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  • marydiggins5689marydiggins5689
    imageMrsPBNJ0220:

    I just found out that I am pregnant Friday, I am going to be scheduling my first Dr.'s appointment tomorrow.  However, until then I wanted to find out from you ladies if anyone is taking Zyrtec and if their Dr.'s said it was okay to continue taking it.

    I've looked on the FDA drug list, and it's a Category B medicine but I'm just wanting some input from someone who may actually be taking the medicine.

    Thanks a million!

    My doctor gave me a list of medicines that are ok and Claritin I know was on there.

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  • martine24bmartine24b member
    Actually the great news about Zyrtec is it helps with morning sickness. It is kind of like a wonder drug, my midwife with my first DS told me to take it up to twice a day to help combat the morning sickness. I have used it for all three of my pregnancies and have not had any ill effects. Hope this helps and Congrats!
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