Re: Beconase usage for hayfever while pregnant
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 20 May 2001 11:37:50 -0500 (CDT)
Steroid allergy nasal sprays have been shown to be safe in pregnancy.
Feel better.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sun, 20 May 2001, mimi wrote:
>
>Hi - I'm starting my ninth week and am using fraxiparine, an
>anti-coagulant, and crinone. Allergy season has begun however and
>although I'd prefer not to use any more meds, I asked my doctor and he
>said that although it's better not to use anything, I could use benadryl
>or even beconase - a steroid -- the latter of which I usually use for my
>hay fever. Do you know anything about the use of beconase during
>pregnancy that might make my decision any easier?
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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