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A member asked:
What is the best medicine to take if you're having a cold and are breast feeding ?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not decongestants: Avoid decongestants like pseudephedrine because they will cause you to produce less milk.
Answered 8/23/2014
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Saline nasal spray : Most OTC cold medications do little to help a cold. Saline nasal spray could be helpful for congestion. If you have a headache or aches and pains you can use Acetaminophen.
Answered 8/22/2014
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Benadryl, (diphenhydramine)vit c: Don;t take decongestants--sudafed etc.Benadryl 1-2 times a day,Vit c and tylenol (acetaminophen) if having headaches and bodyaches would be fine.
Answered 8/23/2014
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