A 32-year-old female asked:
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
22 years experience 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.
Answered on Apr 28, 2015
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