Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Are there any allergy medications that are safe to take during pregnancy?

I haven't had a bout with allergies the entire time I've been pregnant until recently. We've had a lot of wind that has stirred up dirt and pollen, and last Wednesday I was so miserable with puffy eyes and balloon for a head that I called in.



I know Tylenol is most likely the only thing to take when pregnant, but all it can really do is relieve headaches--not allergies. Is there any form of allergy medication that is SAFE to use?

Are there any allergy medications that are safe to take during pregnancy?
I would recommend you use the powerful antioxidant Isotonix OPC-3, it's not a drug or medication so you wouldn't have to worry about side-effects etc.. It is a natural supplement containing the three antioxidants grape seed extract, red wine extract, and another powerful antioxidant called Pycnogenol which is a natural plant extract from the bark of the maritime pine tree which grows exclusively along the coast of southwest France. Pycnogenol is the main antioxidant in OPC-3 that will help with your allergies. All three antioxidants are put into one supplement hence the name OPC-3. The supplement is in isotonic form when mixed with the right amount of water so you receive superior delivery and absorption in your body. it’s isotonic capable, meaning it’s the same pH levels of the other fluids in your body such as your blood, plasma, tears, etc. isotonic capable supplements are the next best thing to IV (when doctors inject medication immediately into your blood stream) or the shots you're receiving now; when you drink a supplement that’s isotonic your stomach does not have to change it to match your body, it enters your small intestines within minutes. If your allergies are acting up, on an empty stomach once you take OPC-3 you will feel the relief within minutes because the body does not have to break down a pill or change the pH level, it is absorbed right away.

All the information on OPC-3 can be found at http://www.marketamerica.com/blittrean/i...

At your local health and nutrition stores they sell OPC or OPC-1 for more money, and you only receive anywhere from 30% to 40% of what’s on the nutrition label due to the fact the supplement is not Isotonic capable. OPC-3 is also the only antioxidant with Pycnogenol.



Hope this helped
Reply:My doctor told me plain Sudafed is OK to take. Benadryl is also OK.
Reply:Benadryl - typically, but talk to your doctor first.



My friend was having trouble sleeping, and she was given benadryl to help her sleep. (She didn't need it for allergies, but that's it's intended use any how!)
Reply:my doctor told me that i could take benedryl but you might want to check with your doctor first before you take anything.
Reply:My mid-wife told me to take 25mg Benadryl but, call your doc to to cheak.
Reply:I'm pretty sure most of your OTC allergy meds are safe for use during pregnancy.



My sister has monsterous allergies, and I'm fairly certain she took Claritin daily while she was pregnant with both of my nephews (and she had two really big, healthy babies... one is four and is as smart and active as any four-year-old, and the other is a month old and has no serious problems other than a little acid reflux).



You should call your doctor's office and ask for a nurse to call you back. She would be able to answer your question, and every doctor I've ever had had an answering service that would have one of the nurses call back within a few minutes.
Reply:I have been taking Loratadine almost my entire pregnancy. The brand name is Claritin, but I always buy the generic kind. You can buy it over-the-counter at any drugstore. Check with the pharmacist first though in case any of the other meds you might be taking could cause an interaction.
Reply:Nasalcort is safe to take during pregnancy. With respect to antihistamines, over the counter chlorpheniramine (Chlor-trimeton) or diphenhydramine (benadryl) are safe as are decongestants. Irrigation with saline using the Sinus Rinse (OTC) is also effective and safe.
Reply:You can take Benedryl or even Clortrimeton. For the puffy eyes, you might just want to get some Visine AR it'll help the eyes without putting more meds in your blood system. As for the puffy head, I'd reccomend trying a hot shower, tylenol, and resting and if that doesn't cut it add the Benedryl and be ready for sleep!


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