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Re: Claritin/antihistamines

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 9 Oct 2001 09:00:35 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi, I am 21 weeks pg, & my ob/gyn told me it was fine to take Claritin. I have seasonal allergies, in which Sudafed & all the other over the counter stuff does not touch! Hopes this helps you a little:-) At Tue, 9 Oct 2001, Lori wrote: >
>Even though Claritin is rated Class B, why is it that doctors are still
>hesitant for pregnant women to take antihistamines? I have ongoing
>problems with fluid in my ears which eventually leads to infection. I've
>had 2 since becomming pregnant and have had to take Cefzil each time.
>Before the 2nd infection, I tried Sudafed to alleviate symptoms which
>didn't work. Guanifex helped tremendously at the very beginning of my
>pregnancy but now I'm told not to take that until after I deliver. My
>primary care has now prescribed Claritin because he is thinking the
>reason I have fluid is because of seasonal allergies. To be honest,
>after taking Cefzil twice, a few Guanifex, Sudafed, and Tylenol for pain
>I'm very worried I've already overdone medication during this pregnancy!
>At the same time I really need relief from this congestion. I guess my
>main question is about the antihistamine and why they are avoided in
>most cases.
>
>Thanks!
>Lori

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