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Q: Cold Medicine
asked by: FairyLexi on October 7th, 2004
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Does anyone know if nyquil is ok to take if your pregnant?
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smith8500
replied on October 7th, 2004
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I would say .N.O
that is some strong stuff and I don't think it'd be ok.
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noodleandshorty
replied on October 7th, 2004
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I dont think so. I was told while pregnant to only take tylenol. U might have to call and ask the doc first before taking. Or it might even say on the back of the box ? But id call just to make sure
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Michelle1337
replied on October 7th, 2004
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Tylenol and benadryl...Or saline nose spray...But definitely not nyquil...Sorry
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FairyLexi
replied on October 7th, 2004
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Well thanks anyways, I cant take tylenol though and I wanted something to make me sleep.
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Michelle1337
replied on October 7th, 2004
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Benadryl puts you to sleep...As long as you take the drowsy kind
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FairyLexi
replied on October 7th, 2004
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I need to get some benadrly then.
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IDABABY
replied on October 7th, 2004
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According to this website, they say yes you can take it. Although I would call your doctor just to make sure.



medicine during pregnancy

when you're pregnant, you make certain vital adjustments to your lifestyle. You give up cocktails and you stop smoking. Perhaps you cut down on your two-latte-a-day habit. But medications are more of a gray area. Your obstetrician's office may give you a handout like the chart below that lists over-the-counter medicines considered safe for pregnant women to take for the occasional stuffy nose or headache. While these drugstore remedies can provide welcome relief, always check with your doctor or midwife before taking any kind of medicine. If you have a question about prescription drugs, talk to your doctor or midwife about what's safe. (some prescription medicines, such as prozac may be safe to take; others, such as accutane, are known to cause birth defects.)




safe remedies for common pregnancy complaints

problem safe to take
indigestion, gas, upset stomach antacids for acid indigestion or heartburn (tums, rolaids, mylanta, maalox) simethicone for gas pains (gas-x, mylicon, phazyme)
cough or cold guaifenesin plus dextromethorphan (robitussin dm, benylin expectorant, nyquil, vicks cough syrup) cough drops vick's vaporub
pain relief, headache, or fever acetaminophen (tylenol, anacin-3)
allergy relief chlorpheniramine antihistamine alone (chlor-trimeton allergy tablets) avoid decongestant sprays, as they can damage nasal passages if used frequently
constipation, diarrhea, and hemorrhoids bulking products can be used regularly (metamucil, citrucel) laxatives can be used occasionally (colace, dulcolax, milk of magnesia) hemorrhoids (tucks, preparation h, or anusol) antidiarrhea medicine can be used occasionally (kaopectate, donnagel) avoid pepto-bismol because it contains aspirin
insomnia diphenhyrdamine (benadryl, nytol, sominex-2)
first-aid preparations neosporin, cortaid, lanacort
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linuxChique
replied on October 7th, 2004
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My doc said anything with tylenol or sudafed.
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FairyLexi
replied on October 7th, 2004
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Ok cool
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LaurensEntourage
replied on October 8th, 2004
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My doctor told me to use benadryl. But not the "sleepy kind". Just regular benadryl should make you drowsy. And don't make a habit out of it... Obviously.
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