ALLERGIES

Does anyone suffer from allergies and if so, what type of allergy meds do you take that is acceptable for the bypass?  I am almost 18 weeks out.

I have been fighting mine like crazy!!  I finally started taking Zyrtec daily to help with mine.  I've had no problems at all taking it.  I use the Walgreens generic version for almost half the price. Regular Sudafed the red pill 4 hour works great also, behind the pharmacy counter.

Thanks for the information.  The pharmacist gave me Claritin for the allergy then sudafed for the nasal congestion.  I just didn't want to have any side effects from taking them. I made sure they weren't time released.

If you have any doubts about medications call your surgeons office and ask what he suggests.

Red

TY Red, I did just that but missed the return phone call.  I took sudafed for 2 days for the nasal congestion.

Ask your MD for Fluticasone. It's a nasal spray.  It coats the sinuses and doesn't allow allergans into your nasal passages.  It works.  I've been allergy free for 7 months!

Just becareful about using nasal spray. Side effects can be nose bleeds and headaches. My son has nose bleeds anyways due to allergies. Specialist told us nothing up the nose for allergies.