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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Can You Take Zyrtec While Pregnant

Which antihistamine is best for you?

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. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Hereditary Angioedema
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

...and anti-antihistamines (such as Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec, Benadryl, etc).  Treatment of an... Read more »

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Zyrtec to Go Over the Counter
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...second-generation drugs included Claritin, Allegra, and Zyrtec. Though all are similar in action... Read more »

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Zyrtec goes OTC this month: Good News or Bad?
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

Zyrtec, a brand of cetirizine will soon be available without prescription. The good news: 1) No... Read more »

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New Prescription Allergy Medicine: Xyzal
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...Clarinex (similar to Claritin, but prescription) Zyrtec (prescription) Allegra (prescription)... Read more »

Health Guide

Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...(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... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Corticosteroids
...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... Read more »
Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
...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... Read more »
Infertility in Men: Other Treatments
...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... Read more »
Asthma Management and Control
...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... Read more »

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