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Allergy meds??

RiasRias member
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Do any of you ladies know if it's safe to take allergy medicine. Thanks in advance! My allergies are horrible right now!
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Re: Allergy meds??

  • lisac1017lisac1017 member
    Claritin with loratidine is OK.  I've been taking one a day for years, including during my pg and while bf-ing.  Congrats on your LO! 
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  • WinomamaWinomama member
    All antihistamines can dry up your milk because they dry up all secretions. Have you tried using a nettie pot to irrigate your nasal sinuses?
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  • SarendipitySarendipity
    Claritin is considered the safest but it can affect milk supply as others have said. However, I am taking it and did not notice a difference in supply at all. I was not going to be able to continue nursing if I did not have something for allergies because mine are so severe.
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  • tokenhosertokenhoser member

    Decongesants will dry up all secretions. Antihistamines are perfectly safe and frankly, humane. I have taken both Zyrtec and Claritin at various times without any effect on my milk supply. I also use Flonase. Don't suffer, there is no need. Avoid the "D" formulas.

    I hate when people try to scare you off taking any medications at all. It's just useless suffering.

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  • Turtle100780Turtle100780
    I've taken Allegra both when pregnant and while bf'ing. My dr said it was fine.
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