Benadryl??

Liz R.
on 9/28/09 9:03 pm - Easton, PA

Me again - Benadryl is OK to take during pregnancy right? I went to safe fetus and it said "un rated" but I remember someone saying that Tylenol PM is ok and that is just Tylenol with Benadryl. My allergies (or a head cold) are KILLING me and I'd like to take something at night to help them clear out.

Thanks!

jgirlatlaw
on 9/28/09 9:34 pm - Traverse City, MI

DS on 02/21/01

It's on my ok list from my OB.

jojobear98
on 9/28/09 9:39 pm - Gettysburg, PA

RNY on 09/02/04

It was always on my list of OK meds. I don't recall if I ever had to use it because I don't get allergies, but it was one of the ones I was allowed to use if needed.

Good luck Liz........I know your allergies have been kicking your but this last week. I hope you get relief and feel better soon!

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Liz R.
on 9/28/09 9:42 pm - Easton, PA

RNY on 01/30/07

Thanks Ladies! I don't have "the list" yet. I was irrational after the miscarriage and threw everything away.

li2006
on 9/29/09 9:57 pm - Apple Valley, MN

RNY on 06/05/06

Careful with how much you take tho. At least, if you are more sensitive to meds since surgery. I took 2 to try to avoid itchy legs when i went out walking once, i was dizzy by the time i got home and took a 3-hour nap. I guess I should've only taken 1 capsule or got the tablets and taken a 1/2 of one. HTH and feel better!

Lisa

Liz R.
on 9/29/09 10:20 pm - Easton, PA

RNY on 01/30/07

Thanks! I can only take them at bed time because 1 knocks me out! lol

PamperedDarcy
on 9/30/09 1:29 am - Milford, ME

RNY on 08/27/07

Hi Liz, looks like you already got your answer, but I just asked my OB about this last week so I thought I'd chime in as well. It is ok to take. I take two everynight to sleep in replace of the meds I was taking before pregnancy to sleep. The OB would prefer that I only take 1 at night rather than 2, but either way, it's still ok. Hope that helps!

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Tabetha A.
on 9/30/09 2:18 am - Ajax, Canada

RNY on 08/14/07

It is in my OK to take booklet. I was so congested/stuffed up throughout my pregnancy. I'm so glad we could take benedryl. It was a life saver.

Tigs
on 9/30/09 3:10 am - Petoskey, MI

After research and my OB's knowledge and support, I actually took Benadryl for insomnia when it got really bad (sometimes two to three times a week). After not being able to fall asleep for hours, waking frequently and sometimes staying awake for hours during the night, and then waking early, we thought it was better that I sleep five or more hours straight versus only for two or three total for the night.

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