WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2000: Re: Zyrtec in Pregnancy

Re: Zyrtec in Pregnancy

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 20:48:22 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 16 Apr 2000, Kathy wrote: >
>At Thu, 18 Mar 1999, Nick wrote:
>>
>>Is Zyrtec safe to take in pregnancy? I am in my third trimester and
>>feeling miserable from my allergies. I normonally take Zyrtec when I am
>>not pregnant, and it works really well for me.
>>
>>Thank you to anyone who can be of help.
>
>I'm also looking for info. on Zytyc, but am not sure if I've set this
>up correctly. I have had tremendous hives for a year now, and noone
>seems to know what the cause is. The only thing that seems to keep them
>under control is Zyrtec. I have put off getting pregant for a year,
>thinking the hives will go away. (believe me, I've changed everything
>in my environment.) Anyway, I feel very healthy, except for these hives.
>I would like to get pregnant, but may need to continue on Zyrtec,
>possibly for the duration of the pregnany. Any feedback?

Kathy Zyrtec is an antihistamine. It is classified as a class B drug for pregnancy, indicating safety in its use. It may be used if its benefits outweigh its risks. Please ask your physician about its use. Good Luck.

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified health care provider.  They are not to be interpreted as a physician-patient relationship.

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