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American Family Physician 67 12 Gewillig M et al. If cold or allergy symptoms interfere with your ability to eat or sleep, it's normal to wonder, "what medicine can I take while pregnant? But if the only cold symptoms you have are a headache and stuffy nose, why would you take a medication that also treats a cough? Look for the ingredient dextromethorphan, or DM, for a cough suppressant ; guaifenesin to loosen up mucus; and pseudoephedrinem and phenylephrine, or PE, as a decongestant for a stuffy nose.
Your immune system isn't as strong when you're pregnant, so the flu can hit you a whole lot harder —and even lead to pneumonia or death in extreme cases. That's why it's so important to get the flu vaccine ask for the inactivated flu vaccine so you don't get the live virus. The goal is always to give the minimum dosage necessary to keep your symptoms under control, because there may be greater risks if you're affected by say, asthma or seizures, than by the effects of taking those meds on the baby.
High blood pressure can be treated with methyldopa or a number of other medications. But it's best to avoid a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors, commonly used to treat high blood pressure. These drugs can damage fetal kidneys after the first trimester. While most asthma medications are considered safe, including inhaled steroids and bronchodilator sprays containing terbutaline sulfate or albuterol , less is known about sprays containing salmeterol, so consult your doctor before use.
I noticed that this information was originally published in It's pretty old and really should be updated. I'm currently 10 weeks pregnant and have spoken to my OB-GYN and genetic counselors about multiple medications. I have asthma and allergies and even saw my dentist a few days before finding out I was pregnant and had Arestin microspheres put in my gums between all of my upper molars due to my periodontitis.
Claritin is definitely safe to take during pregnancy. I checked that out with three different doctors. Unfortunately, my allergies are quite bad and I have them all year long. This occurs when the follicle organ where the egg grows fails to release an egg at the time of ovulation, even with an otherwise normal cycle.
Miscarriage can occur in any pregnancy. It is not known if taking ibuprofen early in pregnancy increases the chance for miscarriage. Some studies show a higher chance for miscarriage compared to those who do not take NSAIDs but other studies do not.
The reason why a person is taking ibuprofen such as a medical condition or viral infection may have an effect on the chance of having a miscarriage. This is called the background risk. A few studies have suggested a possible association with the use of NSAIDs in early pregnancy and a low chance for certain birth defects. These studies suggest that ibuprofen use in the first trimester raises the chance of having a baby with gastroschisis from 1 in 10, to between 1 and 4 in 10, However, other studies looking at gastroschisis cases have not supported this association.
A small increased chance for heart defects has been reported in a few studies looking at NSAID prescriptions in early pregnancy.
This information is important because some illnesses, like viral infections, have been associated with heart defects. It is not known whether ibuprofen increases the chance for heart defects or gastroschisis.
Ibuprofen is generally not the pain reliever of choice during pregnancy because there are concerns with the use of ibuprofen during the second and third trimesters. Discover what they are here. Should you do Kegel exercises when pregnant? Most likely, yes. But not always. Read on to find out who should, and how to do them safely. A new study finds that epidurals do not affect child development in their later years. A fetal arrhythmia is an irregular heart rate — too fast, too slow, or otherwise outside the norm.
It's often benign. Postpartum diarrhea after a C-section is normal. Sharing our experiences of pregnancy and infant loss can help us heal. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Medically reviewed by Carolyn Kay, M. What is ibuprofen? What are some common pains in pregnancy that might make you want a pain reliever?
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