TX
A 26-year-old member asked:
What can i take for a cold while im pregnant
3 doctor answers • 15 doctors weighed in
Dr. Katherine Barrettanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
It depends: In early pregnancy, <12 weeks you are limited to saline washes, benedryl and tylenol (acetaminophen). After that you can take decongestants, cough medicines and tylenol (acetaminophen). Avoid meds with motrin, Ibuprofen or aspirin.
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Dr. Anifat Balogunanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Pregnant with URI: Your options will depend on what trimester you are in your pregnancy. Saline nasal spray or rinses can be quite helpful.
Best to speak with your obstetrician.
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Dr. David Mannanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 32 years experience
Cold: Most doctors consider sudafed the decongestant of choie during pregnancy. It is pretty safe. Double-check first with your OB doctor before trying any meds. Saline is completely safe. Also, its very common to get very congested during pregnancy due to hormonal factors, etc.
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MI
A 23-year-old female asked:
Im pregnant can I take theraflu?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
Better options: Theraflu contains a variety of pharmaceuticals like acetominophen, antihistamines, cough suppressants & decongestants that may reduce symptoms but do nothing to actually help you heal.These can have unpleasant side effects. It also has artificial colors/sweeteners/flavors & preservatives. I would not take it during the first trimester, but most docs feel it is ok later in pregnancy. See my comments.
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Dr. Randy Baker commented
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
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I would advise taking natural remedies proven to help you heal more quickly without side effects and possible hazards to your baby. Sambucol is proven to help flu-see http://www.blackelderberry.info/clinical-summary/. Homeopathy is also safe & effective in pregnancy. Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic med proven to reduce symptoms & speed recovery from the flu and is totally safe during pregnancy.
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Philippines
A 21-year-old female asked:
What medicine i should not take if im pregnant?
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Dr. Zachary Veresanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Medications: there are so many. Can't list them all. See your physician for an entire list
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A 43-year-old member asked:
How would i know if im pregnant if i don't take a test?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Take pregnancy test: You can not count on signs as definitive proof that you are pregnant. You can buy a pregnancy test for as little as $1 at the dollar store. If you are concerned that you are pregnant then take a pregnancy test.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Im pregnant, can I take charcaol tablets?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Don't encourage: taking any unnecessary supplements or medications.
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Baytown, TX
A 16-year-old female asked:
What kind of vitamins or things should I take if im pregnant?
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Vitamins: It is important to take multivitamin , prenatal vitamins and make sure they contain folic acis. Eating aproper diet is also vital.
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