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589762 tn?1330207135

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

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???
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590587 tn?1240528978
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.  
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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.
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487124 tn?1256654549
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
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435139 tn?1255460391
I was told that benadryl and tylenol were the only two safe meds pregnant women should take...good luck!
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589762 tn?1330207135
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!
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Avatar universal
i am not pregnant, but i have horrible allergys 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!
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