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Is it dangerous for me to take allergy medications during pregnancy?
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No: zyrtec (cetirizine) is category B for pregnancy
Answered 7/17/2014
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Depends: Claritin (loratadine) and Zyrtec (cetirizine) are pregnancy category B medications which means that animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus. I frequently use these medications with my pregnant patients. Allegra (fexofenadine) and many of the ingredients in cough meds are category C so avoid these medications if possible. If concerned, talk to OB/GYN about specific medications.
Answered 3/14/2015
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