Friday, October, 23, 2009
Can You Take Zyrtec While Pregnant
October 03, 2008
About.com's allergy expert Dr. Daniel More offers tips on how to
find the best antihistamine for your allergy symptoms. In addition
to explaining how antihistamines work, he offers his opinion on
several prescription brands such as Zyrtec, Allegra, Claritin, and
Clarinex. Dr. More also suggests allergy meds that may work best
for children or pregnant women.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Dr. Paula J. Busse
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Health Expert
...and anti-antihistamines (such as Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec, Benadryl, etc). Treatment of an...
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By James Thompson, MD
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Health Expert
Zyrtec, a brand of cetirizine will soon be available without prescription. The good news: 1) No...
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Health Guide
...(Chlor-Trimeton). Some health professionals recommend this drug if antihistamines are required during
pregnancy.It may beas effective as the second generation antihistamines and much less...
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...to return to normal after stopping the steroid, but periodic eye examinations are advised.Use during
pregnancy. Steroids appear to be safe during
pregnancy, but pregnant women should talk to their...
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...are more effective than the second generation antihistamines loratadine (Claritin) and cetirizine (
Zyrtec). One study also indicated that nasal steroid treatment was more effective than allergy...
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...quality. Studies have reported that two such drugs used overseas, ebastine and tranilast, improved
pregnancy rates. Similar antihistamines in the U.S. are fexofenadine (Allegra), loratadine...
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...likely to develop asthma at a young age if their mothers consume a high intake of vitamin D during
pregnancy. Vitamin D is available from dietary sources or vitamin supplements.Fish Oil. Omega-3...
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