Health & Safety: Zyrtec

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Looking for Hay Fever/Seasonal Allergy Relief That Is Safe for Pregnancy!

I've had seasonal allergies for as far back as I can remember, but I've never been pregnant during allergy season! This year seems more severe to me as I'm five months pregnant, and have constant itchy eyes, post-nasal drip, dry itchy throat, etc. Icky. It's really interfering with my daily activities, especially hanging out with my two year-old. I've been sleeping with out the air conditioning on, since that seems to dry things out a little too much, but am of course ridiculously hot am and either waking up from a dry throat or from...

Body Changes

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Claritin or Zyrtec for Pregnancy and 3 Year Old?

Hi mommies. I am currently 7 months pregnant and my doc said I can take claritin or zyrtec. Which works best!? I am so miserable this year I can barely stand to be awake! My 3 year old is also suffering this year. His doc said the same medicines. Which works best for allergies in adults and children?

Precautions

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Zyrtec While Breastfeeding

Hi moms! My doc today prescribed Zyrtec for some allergy symptoms that I am having. I specifically asked him if it was ok to take while breastfeeding, he said yes. Whenever I went to go pick up the perscription, it says that breastfeeding is not recommended while taking Zyrtec? Have any of you taken this drug while breastfeeding? Is is dangerous for the baby, or does it dry up your milk supply?

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Asthma and Pregnancy

Hi everyone. I have pretty severe asthma with this pregnancy (23 weeks) and...