cold in first trimester

[aprilmom]

I am 8 weeks prego. I got this terrible cold with runny nose, headache, and  sore throat. I have no energy at all. I know it can be dangerous to use meds. Does somebody knows what can I do to get better? Please help! Thank you

[aprilmom]

Thank you all for your responses. I will try some of your advices

[Jaylin1231]

I got sick in my first trimester also. My Dr. told me tht I can take any meds in the first trimester AT ALL. She did recommend Sucrets which is a cough drop with little to no meds tht is safe for the baby in this stage. Other thN tht I really had to stick it out ....FEEL BETTER!!!!

[erica_3]

No meds except Tylenol in first trimester.. try to get plenty of fluids and sleep with a humidifier

[AprilMay24]

My doctor said no to take any meds until 12 wks.

[1sttimeparent]

Try Tylenol, it helps with fever and pain.  For soar throat try cepacol. They are lozenge sweet tablets that help sooth your throat. Also natural remedies.  I downloaded a app called natural remedies and it helps a lot

[MrsKiss]

I am also 8 weeks and saw my doctor Friday. He gave me a list of "medications in pregnancy". For colds it lists: sudafed, actifed, zyrtec, Tylenol cold, vitamin c, chlortrimaton, and increasing fluids... For cough: plain robitussin & cough drops... Benadryl is on the list under insomnia or itching... If you're Leary about any of these (as the list surprised me as well) I would reccomend checking with your doctor. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!!

[maymammy]

It's very important to ask your pharmacist who would be happy to advise but don't take benadryl without checking I know it wouldn't be recommended in Europe where I come tylenol is fine but still check at pharmacy. Try a lemon and sugar drink for the throat and stay nice and warm in bed

[HanEli1980]

You can take Tylenol and benadryl for sure. I know in 2nd trimester you can take Tylenol cold but not sure about 1st. That should help a little. Being sick while prego *****÷