Allegra During Pregnancy???? Is it ok??

[justice6920]

Hi Ladies..... quick question for ya..... I have HORRIBLE allergies and i have not taken anything at all for them so far but I am dying.... I am almost 13 weeks pregnant and called my dr to see what i can take.... he called in a rx for Allegra for me( i have tried Claritan and this does NOT work)..... is this safe.... I know he probably would not have called it in for me if he thought that it wouldnt not be.... But i have done some research and its a class C drug during pregnancy...... any of you ladies taken allegra during pregnancy???

[hkenny]

i am not pregnant, but i have horrible allergys (allergies) as well. i asked the pharmacist what i could take if i was pregnant ( i take it everyday so for the tww i wanted to know) anyways he showed me in the pharmacy book that benedryl is ok, i was skeptical but he showed it to me so i read it and believe it.

hope this helps!

[justice6920]

Great thanks hkenny!.... I looked that up as well and wondered why the doc didnt just tell me to go get benadryl which is a B class drug (safer than C) then just sending in a script for allegra (C class Drug) I think I will stick with the benadryl.... Thanks!

[sweetangel7]

I was told that benadryl and tylenol were the only two safe meds pregnant women should take...good luck!

[jdamico]

u can actually  take  zrytec over the  counter  that is what my  ob  gave me cause iw as also  on allgera  for my horrible allgeries    thought that might help but   if u wonder  u  should ask  ur doctor they cant tell  you

[ovaz129]

Personally, I would be asking my doctor.  Any time you want to take a medication, you should always check with your provider.  I wouldn't want to risk anything... but you can take benadryl in the mean time to at least somewhat relieve your symtoms.

[itisme0002]

Allegra is a "Pregnancy Category C" - which should usually be avoided. (A & B are much safer).  Benadryl and Zrytec are B's.  But you should always consult with your OB.