Important medication question!

Brittanie · #1 June 6th, 2008, 08:28 AM

Can you take Zyrtec when pregnant? I've been taking Zyrtec for my allergies, but if I'm possibly pregnant, should I switch to something else?

mom 2 haley & tyler · #2 June 6th, 2008, 08:30 AM

I'm really no sure. Hope you get some answers from someone though.

I found this:

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Pitridge · #3 June 6th, 2008, 08:32 AM

I don't know either, I know that Benadryl (it might be a low dose of it), it's ok. I found a wepgage that gave you all this info, let me see if I can find it again.

Wee3monkeys · #4 June 6th, 2008, 08:35 AM

I'm no help sorry! Isn't there a web-site that has a listing of pregnancy safe medications? I can't remember what it is, but I looked up one of my gastro-meds on it. I'll have to hunt and see if I can find it again.

Brittanie · #5 June 6th, 2008, 08:36 AM

I was okayed for Claritin while pregnant with Erin...but...it just wasn't working like I wanted it to, so I decided to try Zyrtec. Maybe I'll switch back until I know whether I am pregnant or not.

Pitridge · #6 June 6th, 2008, 08:38 AM

I found this article,
http://www.buy.com/prod/tocad-sunpak-ultra...1/90133403.html

it's a bit old, but it might help some, it gives you a clasification of drugs.\
And here is another one
http://women.webmd.com/pregnancy-taking-medicine

Brittanie · #7 June 6th, 2008, 09:11 AM

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I found this article,
http://www.buy.com/prod/tocad-sunpak-ultra...1/90133403.html

it's a bit old, but it might help some, it gives you a clasification of drugs.\
And here is another one
http://women.webmd.com/pregnancy-taking-medicine[/b]

That first link it so buy a tripod for a camera...lol The second one was really good though, thanks.

Pitridge · #8 June 6th, 2008, 09:15 AM

I'm sorry

, can you tell I'm that all that awake? Well at least you know where to go to buy a tripod.
here you go

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030615/2517.html

Brittanie · #9 June 6th, 2008, 09:30 AM

Thanks! I appreciate all your help ladies.

Augie · #10 June 6th, 2008, 09:33 AM

http://safefetus.com/DrugDetail.asp?DrugId...amp;TradeId=854

I use safefetus.com all the time. lol

BabyBird · #11 June 6th, 2008, 10:31 AM

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I was okayed for Claritin while pregnant with Erin...but...it just wasn't working like I wanted it to, so I decided to try Zyrtec. Maybe I'll switch back until I know whether I am pregnant or not.[/b]

They are both Class B on Safefetus.com so I would think you are ok. I take Claritin everyday and I would feel comfortable taking Zyrtec because they are in the same class.

Brittanie · #12 June 6th, 2008, 04:31 PM

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I was okayed for Claritin while pregnant with Erin...but...it just wasn't working like I wanted it to, so I decided to try Zyrtec. Maybe I'll switch back until I know whether I am pregnant or not.[/b]

They are both Class B on Safefetus.com so I would think you are ok. I take Claritin everyday and I would feel comfortable taking Zyrtec because they are in the same class.
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That's what I was thinking actually. Once I found out that claritin was a class B too, I decided I wouldn't worry about it.

KDD · #13 June 6th, 2008, 08:14 PM

I was okayed to take Chlortriplon and to use Dristan nasal spray. I tried to only take it when I really needed it though.

I hope the allergies clear up for you!

Brittanie · #14 June 6th, 2008, 08:18 PM

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I was okayed to take Chlortriplon and to use Dristan nasal spray. I tried to only take it when I really needed it though.

I hope the allergies clear up for you![/b]

I'm allergic to cottonwoods (actually, any tree that doesn't flower, but mostly cottonwoods), and around here they pollinate all summer long. If I *am* pregnant, I'll ask about it when I go in. But for now, I'll just keep taking it since it's more effective than the Claritin.