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I'm 13 weeks pregnant with a bad head cold. are there any medicines that are safe for me to take?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Decongestant: Limited use of a decongestant like Sudafed is relatively safe. Tylenol (acetaminophen) (OTC: over the counter) can also be used fo residual headaches. If symptoms are more allergy related, use of Zyrtec or Claritin is also reasonable.

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Answered 4/28/2015

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