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Are allergy eye drops safe while pregnant?
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Depends on which one: Most allergy eye drops are category c which means either no studies have been done or they have seen evidence of animal effects but no human effects. You must weigh the risk and benefits. First you may want to start by using saline drops liberally several times a day, cool compresses to help with the itching. This may be enough to help. You may also consider zyrtec eye drops or Claritin (loratadine) eye drops.
Answered 3/26/2017
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Avoid decongestants!: Most eye drops should be fine in pregnancy - with the exception of antiallergic solutions that contain vasoconstrictors/decongestants. Talk with your ophthalomogist and obstetrician to decide what is best for you.
Answered 6/18/2017
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