What can pregnant women take for allergies?

Many allergy drugs may be fine to keep taking during pregnancy, but have the discussion so you can have peace of mind. Oral antihistamines, like cetirizine , chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), diphenhydramine , fexofenadine , and loratadine seem to be safe. read more

A: While many women report that their allergies improve or disappear during pregnancy, some still experience symptoms. If you're among them, you should know that there plenty of ways to relieve symptoms both with and without medication. First, your best defense against allergy symptoms is to avoid the triggers that cause them. read more

It's okay to continue getting your allergy shots while you're pregnant. By the way, it's common for pregnant women to feel that their allergies are worse. Actually, it's probably just that your mucous membranes are swollen, which makes you feel more puffy and stuffy during pregnancy. read more

Over-the-counter decongestant nasal sprays, like Afrin, can also be used while you're pregnant (although these can actually make symptoms worse if you take them for too long, so following the dosing instructions is important). Women with more severe symptoms may also consider taking a prescription nasal spray, like Rhinocort. read more

See the signs, symptoms and safe treatment methods for allergies during pregnancy. read more