Can You Take Benadryl During Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Head Colds and Medication
With all the woes of pregnancy, I didn't think things could get any worse. I only have a few weeks left, so I do see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, I caught a horrible head cold from a co-worker. It always amazes me that nobody uses their sick days when they're actually sick. Instead, they save them up and come to work sick, only to give the illness to everybody else. Anyway, that's a whole other issue. The bottom line is, I was so sick that I had to take time off from ...
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Expert & Community Posts
Allergy Medications and Pregnancy
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...only over-the-counter medication I could take was Benadryl. I couldn’t take decongestants... Read more »
Feeling sick after waking in the morning?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...remediesIdiopathic reactions to medications (diphenhydramine or Benadryl usually causes... Read more »
Pregnancy, Tobacco Smoke and High Blood Pressure
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...over-the-counter medications, except Tylenol and an occasional Benadryl. I also couldn't use my... Read more »
Hereditary Angioedema
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert...anti-antihistamines (such as Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec, Benadryl, etc). Treatment of an... Read more »
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Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...Ingredients and Brand Names. The older, so-called first generation antihistamines include:Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)Carbinoxamine (Clistin)Clemastine (Tavist)Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton).... Read more »Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack
...treatments are similar to those used for chickenpox. Patients can try antihistamines, (particularly Benadryl), oatmeal baths, and calamine lotion.Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers. For an acute... Read more »Type 1 Diabetes
...that constricts the legs and feet.Foot pain, numbness, or tingling is worse at night; diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may help.A specialist in foot care should be consulted for any problems. Click the... Read more »Foot Pain: Causes
...that constricts the legs and feet.Foot pain, numbness, or tingling is worse at night. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may help.You should consult a specialist in foot care if you have any problems with... Read more »Insomnia: Medications
...antihistamines indicated only for allergies, such as chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), or hydroxyzine (Atarax or Vistaril) may also be used as mild... Read more »Images
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