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maybeamommy
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Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
I wanted to share this list that I have from my OB/gyn.
Obviously it's best to check with your own doctor first, but as a quick reference I think this is good!
Here's what my sheet says:
The medications listed below are safe to use during pregnancy or breast feeding if needed for the conditions listed. These medications are available OTC without a prescription. Follow label directions for the specific medication, unless otherwise instructed by your provider.
If unsure about a medication, ask your provider or call the Teratogen Registry at 1-800-532-3749.
ALLERGIES: Benadryl, Chloratrimeton, Sudafed, Actifed, Claritin, Allegra
COLD SYMPTOMS: Tylenol Cold, Tylenol Sinus, Sudafed, Actifed, Robitussin DM, Cough lozenges
COUGH: Robitussin, Robitussin DM
CONGESTION: Actifed, Sudafed, Dimetapp, Saline Nasal Spray
CONSTIPATION: Colace, Senokot, Metamucil, Citrucel
DIARRHEA: Imodium AD, Kaopectate
HEADACHE, BODY ACHES: Tylenol, Extra Strength Tylenol, any Acetaminophen generic *Do not use any Aspirin or Ibuprofen products
HEMORRHOIDS: Anusol HC or Preparation H Cream, Suppositiories or Wipes
INDIGESTION/HEARTBURN: Maalox, Mylanta, Riopan, Tums, Rolaids (low sodium products), Pepcid AC, Chamomile Tea, Gaviscon
NAUSEA: Coca-cola syrup, Emetrol, Vitamin B6-50 mg/day, wrist bands (bio-bands), Tums, Rolaids, Toast, Crackers, Ginger Tea/Tabs
SORE THROAT: Chloraseptic Throat Spray or lozenges, Cough drops
VAGINAL YEAST: Gyne-lotrimin, Monistat, Mycelex
INSOMNIA: Tylenol PM, Benadryl
Message edited 10/23/2009 12:09:09 PM.
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JoJo2010
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Re: Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
I have this skin allergy and my doc said to take benadryl..I havent taken anything yet and I am so nervous too. This makes me feel a little better!
NOTEBOOKED!
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| Posted 10/23/09 11:01 AM |
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CoutureMaMa
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Re: Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
notebooked! thanks hayley!!!
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| Posted 10/23/09 11:02 AM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Notebooked! Thanks!!
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| Posted 10/23/09 11:02 AM |
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jkd8226
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Re: Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
This is great! Thanks for posting!
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| Posted 10/23/09 11:08 AM |
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MRSBA
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Re: Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Honestly, there are things on this list I would NOT feel comfortable taking because they are category C drugs and there are category B drugs available. Especially since there are alternatives to things like Allegra and Monistat. Please talk to your own doctor about any drug before taking something. You need to make informed decisions about what you personally are comfortable with.
It's a helpful list to be sure, I just think you should question any drug and its necessity before taking it. 
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headoverheels
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Re: Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Posted by MRSBA
Honestly, there are things on this list I would NOT feel comfortable taking because they are category C drugs and there are category B drugs available. Especially since there are alternatives to things like Allegra and Monistat. Please talk to your own doctor about any drug before taking something. You need to make informed decisions about what you personally are comfortable with.
It's a helpful list to be sure, I just think you should question any drug and its necessity before taking it.
which is why she said:
Posted by maybeamommy
Obviously it's best to check with your own doctor first, but as a quick reference I think this is good!
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MRSBA
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Re: Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Posted by headoverheels
which is why she said:
Posted by maybeamommy
Obviously it's best to check with your own doctor first, but as a quick reference I think this is good!
Can't hurt to stress the point, no?
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| Posted 10/23/09 12:07 PM |
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Re: Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Thanks Hayley!!!
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| Posted 10/23/09 12:07 PM |
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Re: Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Posted by MRSBA
Posted by headoverheels
which is why she said:
Posted by maybeamommy
Obviously it's best to check with your own doctor first, but as a quick reference I think this is good!
Can't hurt to stress the point, no?
I think people understand. It is a very well known unspoken rule on this board that things involving medications and food are based on your comfort level and your doctor's advice-KWIM?
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| Posted 10/23/09 12:09 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Posted by MRSBA
Posted by headoverheels
which is why she said:
Posted by maybeamommy
Obviously it's best to check with your own doctor first, but as a quick reference I think this is good!
Can't hurt to stress the point, no?
ok, okay, i didn't realize that was the angle you were going for 
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MRSBA
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Re: Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Posted by munchkinfacemama
Posted by MRSBA
Posted by headoverheels
which is why she said:
Posted by maybeamommy
Obviously it's best to check with your own doctor first, but as a quick reference I think this is good!
Can't hurt to stress the point, no?
I think people understand. It is a very well known unspoken rule on this board that things involving medications and food are based on your comfort level and your doctor's advice-KWIM?
I agree that MANY do understand - but you would be suprised at some of the things I heard from girls in my Lamaze class - people who were over 33 weeks preggo and they didn't know about avoiding. Again, no harm meant but I think it can always help to stress not to take ANYTHING without speaking to a dr. I wasn't attacking Hayley in any way - just putting it out there for even the ONE person who didn't know that even these lists can be disagreed on by different doctors......
I think LIF educates many women on pregnancy by a great sharing of opinions of all kinds, if we can help one lurker on even one day be a little more knowledgeable - I think it's awesome. 
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MamaLeen
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Re: Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Thanks!!
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JennCo
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Re: Approved Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
you're the best, thanks!
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