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I was prescribed amoxicillin & phenylephrine hcl for sinusitis. next day, i found out i'm pregnant. should i continue/finish the prescription?

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Dr. Jason Black answered

Continue amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is safe in pregnancy, but it's best to avoid antihistamines such as phenylephrine.

Answered 5/15/2016

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Finish amox: Finish the Amoxicillin but stop the phenylephrine. Phenylephrine casues blood vesles to constrict. This will open you nose up but will also decrease placental blood flow.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I was prescribed amoxicillin & phenylephrine hcl for sinusitis. next day, i found out i'm pregnant. should i continue/finish the prescription?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jason Black answered

Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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