Safe meds during TTC

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Registered: 02-19-2009
Safe meds during TTC
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Thu, 03-19-2009 - 11:45am

Is it safe to take Zyrtec or Aleve while trying to concieve?

Amy-1
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Registered: 02-04-2004
Thu, 03-19-2009 - 12:18pm

It's always best to stay away from meds if you think you could be pg (especially in early pregnancy), but if you feel you need it then consult your medication's literature and call your Dr. HTH!

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Registered: 02-20-2009
Thu, 03-19-2009 - 1:14pm

Here are a few websites that you may want to check out, mostly what is safe during pregnancy & breastfeeding (which you can translate to safe during TTC):


http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/index.html


http://www.safefetus.com/Search.asp


Aleve http://www.safefetus.com/DrugDetail.asp?DrugId=236&TradeName=Aleve&TradeId=4295


Zytec http://www.safefetus.com/DrugDetail.asp?DrugId=92&TradeName=Zyrtec&TradeId=854


Tylenol is safe during pregnancy so I would use that instead of the aleve.


Some people argue anything is safe prior to O but not after O, KWIM, I just try to stay away from stuff all month.

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Registered: 03-04-2009
Thu, 03-19-2009 - 2:36pm
I just went to my Allergy doctor yesterday and they gave me a list of safe meds to take while TTC and pregnancy.