Allergy Medicine

khelc · May 2015

hi! I am a little over 5 weeks. Allergy season has begun and I cannot breathe. My doctor said to use either Zyrtec or plain Claritan. Not Claritan-D. I'm still not sure how I feel about taking this. Has anyone taken either of these in previous pregnancies? Need advice.

WinchestertoPittsburgh · May 2015

I'm taking Claritin now, only when I feel like I really need it. DH is a pharmacist and says they're class B medicines, which means that they have been tested in animal studies and no adverse affects to pregnancies have been shown. In the end, it's more than likely perfectly safe, but as with any medicine, there is always a chance.. which is why I only take it when I feel like I absolutely need it.

khelc · May 2015

Great thank you!

andrea0418 · May 2015

Yes it's ok to take.

Nfleszar · May 2015

I'm the allergy sufferer to end all allergy sufferers. My doctor said Zyrtec is OK, as is Claritin (which doesn't do a damn thing for me).

She also said Benedryl is totally safe for baby.

heawilliams · May 2015

I have a prescription for Flonaise. It works wonders with my allergies. You can now buy it over the counter.

Also used it with my first pregnancy.

kristenduzz · May 2015

I have taken Benadryl every night because my sneezing fits start then.

SullyN · May 2015

My doctor said Claritin during the day, and Benadryl during the night. I try to only use it when I really need it.

Cassie1400 · May 2015

I talked to my doctor about this. He said I could take any over the counter allergy medication. I am choosing to take it only when it is really bad. But my doctor seems to think it safe to take any kind of allergy medication as needed.