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Flonase

JStill0603JStill0603 member
in November 2015 Moms
Anyone used Flonase? I would think it would be okay since it just works in the nasal passage but any opinions/experience using it while pregnant? Using it at all for allergies?
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Re: Flonase

  • MoRay05MoRay05 member
    I've used it several times for allergies. It is on the approved list my doctor gave me. I would check with your doctor.
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  • star18starstar18star member
    My doctor told me it was not evaluated and not to take it because the risk couldn't be assessed. I'm DYING from allergies but not taking my eye drops or Flonase - not worth the risk for me. I can take Zyrtec which is helping a little.
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  • momtolevi2momtolevi2 member
    My dr said dont use it. He said I can use benadryl or claritin
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  • jenn811wjenn811w member
    My Doctor said no Flonase, only ocean mist nasal spray and zrytec or Claritan.
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  • VexyMommyVexyMommy member
    You can also use the Little Noses Saline Drops.  May as well stock up now since you'll probably use them for the baby once it's here too. 
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  • JennsouleJennsoule member
    My OB said I could use it but only once a day.
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  • ColoradoHikerColoradoHiker member
    My doc said it was okay- it really seems to vary. I'm already desperate bc I can't take Allegra d!
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  • VexyMommyVexyMommy member
    ColoradoHiker said:
    My doc said it was okay- it really seems to vary. I'm already desperate bc I can't take Allegra d!
    It may vary based on the severity of your symptoms.  Trust your doc who has medical training and has had a chance to see you and examine you over us anonymous folks online. 
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  • LSRooLSRoo member
    My dr said no Flonase :(
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  • nursewhonursewho member
    My doctor wanted me to continue mine but it's more related to my asthma. He says he doesn't want anything causing a flare up and depriving baby of oxygen. So I guess they just weigh the pros and cons?
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  • krae771krae771 member

    Nasal steroids are the recommended treatment for allegic rhinitis (nasal symptoms) during pregnancy.  There is minimal systemic absorption (minimal drug is absorbed into the body).  Doses for the nasal spray are much lower than the doses used in the oral/asthma medication.  Both Zyrtec and Claritin have good safety data as well, but may not be as effective for nasal symptoms.  I also recommend saline drops for some relief.

    I am a pharmacist with terrible allergies and I use Flonase first at lowest effective dose (1 spray once a day), and I reserve Zyrtec for really bad days.  I reviewed all of my meds prior to pregnancy and I have also reviewed this w/ my allergist. 

    Another thing to keep in mind- if you have severe untreated allergies, you are putting yourself at risk for a sinus infection.

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