Question 1

is it safe to take echinacea while pregnant?

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We don't know: Echinacea is a herb that is commonly taken for wound healing and to stimulate the immune system. Unfortunately, there is just one study and it was too small to really make assumptions about echinacea's safety.  So we don't recommend it if you are pregnant.

Question 2

is the herbal medicine echinacea safe to use during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Probably, however...: In one study of 206 women who took echinacea during pregnancy there was no evidence that it was hazardous, but i recommend avoiding all herbs and medicines if possible during the first trimester if possible to err on the side of caution. The safest treatment i know of during the first trimester is homeopathic medicine. See comment for more info.

Question 3

a gastroenterologist recently recommended me to take echinacea for immune support, recommending taking it for 3 months. however, i read that you shouldn't take it more than 6 to 8 weeks. is it safe to take it for such a long period of time?

Accepted Answer

: There is lack of objective evidence that taking Echinacea will do you any good.
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Question 4

would it be safe to take a very basic multi-vitamin as well as an echinacea supplement together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no contraindication to taking those together.

Question 5

is it safe to take beno while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Beano is a simethicone anti-gas agent that is not absorbed for the bowel.  It is ok for gas, but does nothing for heartburn.

Question 6

ghrp 6 is it safe to take when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

GHRP-6: GHRP-6 (Growth Hormone Releasing Hexapeptide) - don't recommend it.

Question 7

is it safe to take zzquil while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Probably safe: Zzzquil basically contains diphenhydramine (benadryl) and alcohol.  Diphenhydramine is categorized as a class B drug for pregnant women (May be acceptable.  Either animal studies show no risk with no available human studies, or animal studies show minor risks and human studies showed no risk.)  Most class B drugs are considered relatively safe in pregnancy.  With normal dosing, alcohol negligible.

Question 8

is it safe to take d3 5000 while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: The safe range for vitamin D in pregnancy is no more than 2000IU daily. Higher levels have been linked to hypercalcemia in the fetus which can cause a myriad of problems.

Question 9

nauzene is it safe to take during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This medication is safe during pregnancy. Other over the counter medications such as ranitidine and dramamine are also safe snd help with nausea and heartburn during pregnancy. If looking for more natural remedies, ginger and vitamin b6 may also be helpful.

Question 10

is it safe to take stahist ad when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is safe but not this med.

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