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Is Allegra safe for pregnancy?

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MrsRivera
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Is Allegra safe for pregnancy?

I'm trying to think ahead since I started Clomid this month. I get TERRIBLE spring/early summer allergies, and I've always taken Allegra for them.

Anyone know if I can continue taking it after getting my BFP?

Thanks!

Posted 3/18/08 4:16 PM
 
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Re: Is Allegra safe for pregnancy?

it's a category C which means they don't know enough about it to prescribe it to preggo women, and it's best taken after the first tri.

claritin is a category B which is better but the best thing for preggos to take is chlorpheniramine and tripelennamine, at least during the first tri, if they work for you (not sure what the "brand" names are)

Posted 3/18/08 4:18 PM
 

bicosi
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M

Re: Is Allegra safe for pregnancy?

I was always told it was a no-no. (I used to take Allegra-D). I was told I could take Claritin or Benadryl.

Good news is that my allergies have gotten so much better since I had my babies.

My advice would be to take it now and who knows, when you get pregnant, your allergies may not be as bad! Chat Icon

Posted 3/18/08 4:22 PM
 

Janice
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Re: Is Allegra safe for pregnancy?

my dr was extreme and did not let me take anything.Chat Icon

Posted 3/18/08 4:24 PM
 

MrsRivera
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Re: Is Allegra safe for pregnancy?

Posted by Janice

my dr was extreme and did not let me take anything.Chat Icon



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When we came down to NC to house-hunt, I wasn't taking anything yet, because nothing was blooming in NY. I got here unmedicated, and let me tell you--it was the most miserable I've ever been in my life. I couldn't function!!

I don't know what I'm going to do! Chat Icon

Posted 3/18/08 4:29 PM
 

sasha96
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Re: Is Allegra safe for pregnancy?

My OB said Claratin was fine but prefers if it is only occasional but said to avoid the Claratin-D b/c of the Sudafed. She also said my Opcon-A eye drops were fine. I use the neti pot often so I don't need Claratin much.

Posted 3/18/08 4:30 PM
 

MrsSteflily
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Stef

Re: Is Allegra safe for pregnancy?

I had to stop using Allegra-D but was able to continue using Flonase.

Talk to your doctor/allergist to make sure.

Posted 3/18/08 6:57 PM
 

Goldi0218
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Leslie

Re: Is Allegra safe for pregnancy?

Both my RE and my OB/GYN approved my Singulair and Nasonex combo. Singulair is category B.

Posted 3/18/08 8:01 PM
 

Janice
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Re: Is Allegra safe for pregnancy?

Posted by MrsRivera

Posted by Janice

my dr was extreme and did not let me take anything.Chat Icon



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When we came down to NC to house-hunt, I wasn't taking anything yet, because nothing was blooming in NY. I got here unmedicated, and let me tell you--it was the most miserable I've ever been in my life. I couldn't function!!

I don't know what I'm going to do! Chat Icon



my dr was too much...he would not approve anything for a yeast infection either, just wanted it to run its course.Chat Icon

Posted 3/18/08 8:56 PM
 

MrsRivera
2 under 2...whew!!

Member since 2/07

9876 total posts

Name:
Beth

Re: Is Allegra safe for pregnancy?

Posted by Janice

Posted by MrsRivera

Posted by Janice

my dr was extreme and did not let me take anything.Chat Icon



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When we came down to NC to house-hunt, I wasn't taking anything yet, because nothing was blooming in NY. I got here unmedicated, and let me tell you--it was the most miserable I've ever been in my life. I couldn't function!!

I don't know what I'm going to do! Chat Icon



my dr was too much...he would not approve anything for a yeast infection either, just wanted it to run its course.Chat Icon



Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Typical man!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/18/08 9:55 PM
 

MrsRivera
2 under 2...whew!!

Member since 2/07

9876 total posts

Name:
Beth

Re: Is Allegra safe for pregnancy?

Posted by Goldi0218

Both my RE and my OB/GYN approved my Singulair and Nasonex combo. Singulair is category B.



Good to know. Thanks!!

Posted 3/18/08 9:56 PM
 
 

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