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Can i take claritin (loratadine) if i'm pregnant (first trimester)?

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Yes: Plain Claritin (loratadine) should be fine to use, just don't use claritin-d.

Dr Van Dis and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

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B: Claritin (loratadine) is prgnancy class b and is considered the antihistamine of choice during pregnancy.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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Yes: Claritin (loratadine) is pregnancy category b. Safe in pregnancy.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/9/2017

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