HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Im pregnant and i have 4 weeks and i have a really bad cough what should i take ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Elvia Greathouse answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Cough: It's Ok to take Robitussin (guaifenesin) if you have a really bad cough.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 9/14/2014

3.7k views

Thank

Cough: You should see your doctor to listen to your lungs. You may have a bronchitis or less likely a walking pneumonia. You may need antibiotics.

Answered 9/28/2016

3.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I'm 20 weeks pregnant and I have a slight cold with a kinda bad cough is there anything I can take?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I'm currently 10 weeks pregnant, is it safe to take cough drops? I have a really bad cough that has been keeping me up at night.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I am 11 weeks pregnant and I have a really bad cough that won't go away. Is there any cough medicine that will be safe for me to take?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Im four weeks pregnant and have a persistent cough with mucus in my throat what medicines are ok to take?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm 32weeks pregnant and I been sick for a week. I have green mucus, a sore throat, and a bad cough. Is there anything otc I can take to help? I jus

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Im pregnant and I have a really bad cough what can I take ? I been having this cough for almost bout a month
I have a really bad cough. Theses cough drops arent doing much for me especially at night. What medicine can I take for this while im pregnant?
I'm 35wks 4ds pregnant. I have bad cough and flu with congestion. I must stop cough cus it's getting worse. What should I take as a relief?Please help
Any Medicine That Is Safe To Take In Early pregnancy For Bad Cough ?
I'm 18 weeks pregnant, can I take any medicine for a bad cough?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.