Re: Sudafed in pregnancy?

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If it makes a difference- I also have a history of placental trouble and abruption, and I have been told, repeatedly, by several different ob's and perinatologists, that taking Sudafed occasionally would pose no risk to the fetus at all, and no risk to the placenta.

I am just coming off a nasty ear infection, and my current perinatologist and family practice both encouraged me to use Sudafed to relieve the pressure and encourage drainage.

I know each case is individual, and you have to do what feels right to you, but I took the Sudafed maybe 5 times in a 10 day period. I didn't overdo it, but I didn't take it occasionally to try and help relieve the pressure.

Hope that helps... Jessica

t Sat, 16 Mar 2002, Kris wrote: >
>I have two conflicting opinions on taking sudafed in pregnancy. I
>complained to my OB that after coming off a 10 day head cold and flu bug
>my ear hurt. My OB said to take sudafed and have the ear checked by the
>ENT. The ENT saw redness but not an inner ear infection but hard to say
>if the tube was irritated. He suggested to ride it out, which I did,
>and pain went away after a few days. I asked the ENT if I should take
>the suggestion of the OB and use the sudafed. The ENT was very firm
>that I should not use sudafed in pregnancy and suggested that its out of
>vogue now after recent info that sudafed can constrict blood flow in the
>vessels to the placenta. He said for years its been viewed as safe but
>now in question and don't take it. He gave me a prescription for
>erythomcin (sp) to be filled if needed.
>
>Days later I started another sore throat and sinus pain with blowing
>

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