Allergy meds for bf *and* pg?

Hey, all you meds experts out there - I have a question for you!

I seem to remember that when I was pg with ds, my OB didn't want me
taking Claritin for my seasonal allergies. However, we found out it
was ok for bf. Well, I just had my two lines show up, and now allergy
season is coming. I still need to set up my OB appt, but I know that
one of the things I need to discuss at my appt is what allergy meds I
can take now. I'm also taking Rhinocort, btw. IIRC, that was not as
much of a problem.

Do you guys have any suggestions for allergy meds that are ok for
both? I suspect that will make my doctor's life easier, since I know
it's not his strongest point. He just looked in his PDR the last time
around - at least this time, he knows about Hales! If I can bring in
some references for him, that will be helpful.

TIA,

Irene
mom to Thomas 7/01
#2 EDD April 2004

Irene wrote:

Do you guys have any suggestions for allergy meds that are ok for
both?

Zyrtec is a lactation L2, pregnancy B. So is Claritin. Allegra's L3 (though
approved by the AAP) and C.
Nasacort is C/L3, so is Nasonex, so is Rhinocort.
I'd be inclined to go with a spray since so little is systemically absorbed.
Good luck - my OB wouldn't let me take anything but Benadryl : P

And, congratulations : )

--
iphigenia
www.tristyn.net

No experience with this...just wanted to say Congratulations!!!!! How
exciting!

Sue
Benton's Mom 5/01

"iphigenia" wrote in message ...
Irene wrote:

Do you guys have any suggestions for allergy meds that are ok for
both?

Zyrtec is a lactation L2, pregnancy B. So is Claritin. Allegra's L3 (though
approved by the AAP) and C.
Nasacort is C/L3, so is Nasonex, so is Rhinocort.
I'd be inclined to go with a spray since so little is systemically absorbed.
Good luck - my OB wouldn't let me take anything but Benadryl : P

Hmm...definite food for thought. (I had to go look up what all the
letters meant - it's been a while since I've had to think about all
this!) I did look at Hales' site and he mentioned that Benadryl can
be a sedative for babies - but the specific question was about a very
young baby.

I did mention needing to discuss allergy meds when I set up my OB appt
(after posting, but before seeing your reply) so he may have some
thoughts when I get there.

I had sort of forgotten about the hayfever issue when we decided July
would be a good time to conceive a baby. Oops... g I may be
staying inside a lot!

And, congratulations : )

Thanks!

Irene

(Herself) wrote in message ...
Irene wrote:

Do you guys have any suggestions for allergy meds that are ok for
both? I suspect that will make my doctor's life easier, since I know
it's not his strongest point. He just looked in his PDR the last time
around - at least this time, he knows about Hales! If I can bring in
some references for him, that will be helpful.

I used Nasobec for my hay fever...it was a nasal spray, and worked
*great*. Was the only one my gp could find that was okay for bf. I
don't know what it's called in the US, but it's beclometasone, and the
dosage was 50mcg/spray.

Hope this helps a little :-).

Not sure how much that will help, but thanks!

Irene

In article ,
(Irene) wrote:

Well, I just had my two lines show up, and now allergy
season is coming.

Congratulations... not about allergy season either!

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Chookie -- Sydney, Australia
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