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Re: Use of nasal spray during pregnancy?From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:23:00 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 15 Aug 2001, Abigail wrote: > >Is it safe to use an over-the-counter nasal spray during pregnancy? My >allergies are so bad. I was taking Zyrtec. I had tried several >prescription allergy meds, and Zyrtec was the only one that worked for >me. However, I discontinued that when I started ttc. Now, my sinuses >are staying congested, and I have been using the nasal spray at night >before I go to bed. Is this safe? > >Thanks!!! Abigail, If the problem is allergies, I would rather have you talk to your physician and get a prescription steroid nasal spray. This is safe for the pregnancy, more effective than the over-the-counter preps and not addicting like the over-the-counter preps... Lynn
-- Lynn D. Montgomery, MD Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center Missoula, Montana
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