Allegra ok while TTC?

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Registered: 06-19-2003
Allegra ok while TTC?
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Fri, 09-05-2003 - 11:03am
I have never had allergies before in my life, this is my 5th year in Texas and I started getting symptoms a few days ago. It's not severe, just stuffy nose, scratchy throat, and itchy eyes. My husband wants me to take one of his Allegra. We have just started TTC and I am paranoyed about everything I take. So I found this disturbing article on WEB MD about taking anthistamines like Allegra and how it can cause childhood cancer.

http://my.webmd.com/content/article/52/49934.htm?lastselectedguid={5FE84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348}

Has anyone heard about the safety of taking Allegra while TTC or while PG?

Carla

#2 EDD 6-21-06

#1 Baby Boy - Born 8-16-04

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Registered: 07-09-2003
Fri, 09-05-2003 - 12:09pm
Well, this article would suggest that it's a good idea to not take any antihistamines for a year before TTC. I also know that antihistamines can dry up cervical fluid, making it more difficult to conceive.

Tami
Mommy to Anna 7.7.04 & Ben 11.19.06