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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

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)




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