Antihistamines in pregnancy

[Antheia]

I have the worst hayfever and my nose is insanly itchy but not sure if i can take antihistamine? If not, is there anything i can take to stop it?

[Kitt3n]

hey hun, in asked about this too and the doc told me that they fall into the "unknown if safe" category, so nup.

I feel your pain!!

[Pretty Butterfly]

I was always told not to take them. There are natural tablets you can take. They dont work as well, but have some relief babe. Just ask at the chemist.

[Arimeh]

I was told that Polarmine (or something similar, I'm at work so can't check the pack) were safe to use all throughout pregnancy.

[saslia]

I was told that Polarmine (or something similar, I'm at work so can't check the pack) were safe to use all throughout pregnancy.

My ob said these were fine.

[snowchickie79]

Yep i'm taking polaramine. Only the "non drowsy" ones are supposed to be avoid. I was told to start these by my dermatologist and OB has ok'd it also. They don't make me drowsy but i only take 1 in the morning and 1 at night, and only if i need it. I just had to stop them by 35 weeks so that in case bub comes early it is not "groggy"..

[meegm]

Polaramine is safe it is Category A

I have extremely bad hayfever and they were great

[Starzia]

Its really best to try natural alternatives and only use medication as a last resort - even though some antihistamines are thought of as 'safe' they still interfere with natural body processes and can have side effects. I've found Quercetin really good against hayfever, it is a naturally occuring flavanoid found in some fruits and vegatables and can be taken in capsule form, available from health stores. There are also some great homeopathic remedies for hayfever. :-)