https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 23 May 2026 16:39:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-516752 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:55:40 +0000 Meridian 516752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just took a colace for some bad constipation :( My OBs office has a downloadable pdf of approved meds, and thankfully colace was on there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-516687 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:05:14 +0000 chopsuey 516687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took Tylenol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-516663 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:51:58 +0000 keepcalmcarrie 516663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took Zantac during the first trimester for heartburn, and I've started taking it again periodically in the third tri. My doctor OK'd, and it has been a lifesaver. I also took Emetrol for nausea during the first tri, which my doctor recommended. It was the only thing that helped! I think as long as your doctor says it's okay, you're safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-516542 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:21:22 +0000 autumnlove 516542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't taken anything yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-516536 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:18:18 +0000 ladyfingers 516536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor OK'ed Zyrtec, I have terrible allergies, and Tums for heartburn (and other stuff but Tums was all that worked for me). And I took Tylenol a few times when I had headaches. Ask your doc, they'll point you to the right thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-516072 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:03:40 +0000 lolabee 516072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't taken anything so far, fingers crossed for the next month! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-516061 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:49:51 +0000 heffalump 516061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took a lot of meds. I get severe migraines and was in the er every other weekend for them in my first and second trimester because the meds they gave me weren't enough. I felt so guilty the whole time, but lo came out healthy, and really I had no choice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-516007 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:01:33 +0000 Bookish 516007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I've been very sick off and on for the last 15 weeks, and have had to take more meds than I'd like. I have daily tension headaches that I take Tylenol and Midrin for, and took Chlor-Trimeton and a Z-pak of antibiotics for a sinus infection. I've only taken what my doctor tells me, and the relief from the pain is worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515916 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:43:35 +0000 Bao 515916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only took Tylenol when I wasn't feeling well. I would ask your Dr. what is safe to take. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515913 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:42:17 +0000 Foodnerd81 515913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been really struggling with this. My midwife OKed Tylenol even in the first trimester, and so far the only ailment I've had is headaches/migraines. I feel so so guilty the few times I've taken Tylenol, but sometimes it's that or throw up from the headache and accompanying nausea, or miss a whole day of work that I really can't. So, so far at 12 weeks, I've taken a total of 4 regular strength Tylenol and I'm ok with it, but I only do it when it's really, really bad. I've had a headache for 3 days but only took a Tylenol when I was at work and couldn't get anything done unless I took the edge off somehow. </p> <p>For a cold I second the steamy shower. Someone suggested to me on another thread to soak a washcloth in hot water and lay with it over your face-- it cools off pretty quickly but in those first few minutes it's nice and steamy and feels wonderful. I might try that again tonight with a heating pad on high nearby, so when it cools off I can rewarm it without getting up (lazy!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515901 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:23:51 +0000 Arden 515901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took a half tab of tylenol when I had the flu and I thought I would cry from my head hurting so bad. Other than that, I didn't take any meds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515896 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:21:01 +0000 JerricaBenton 515896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a pretty bad cold late in the second tri. I ended up not taking anything but I came close. Sitting in a steamy bathroom helped, as did neti pot and saline spray. Be careful with shower disks and that kind of stuff because I read somewhere menthol isn't safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515893 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:18:35 +0000 sorrycharlie 515893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>definitely ask your doctor. I suffered from awful post nasal drip and was ok'd to take sudafed during my pregnancy because it was that bad! also took benadryl after first tri, but hated it because I then felt hungover and dizzy after it wore off. it got to a point where it was interfering with sleep and life in general, and my doctor said I could take nyquil to sleep, and it was heaven. I really only took one dose per night though. my LO is totally fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515878 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:10:12 +0000 mrs. bird 515878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septemberlove: maybe shower soothers would help. It's like a disk that desolves while you're in a shower and you breathe in the stuff &amp; it opens you up. They're awesome!! Don't know for sure that they're ok during pregnancy, but I would guess they are. There are a bunch of recipes floating around the web to make your own if you're into crafting while ill (I'm not, they sell 'em at Walgreens!) </p> [attach=2301/13/mgxjih.450x450.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515872 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:05:48 +0000 MarieJ 515872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took tylenol when I absolutely needed it. As long as your doctor okays the medicine, it should be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515871 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:05:21 +0000 lawbee11 515871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had a really bad cold for the past 4-5 days, but I've managed to avoid medications thus far (I am super paranoid!). I have used a humidifier, breathe right strips, and a neti pot. I am finally starting to feel better! Here is a picture from my Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy book re: safe medications. </p> [attach=1395/13/mgxj8y.600x448.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515866 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:03:48 +0000 lomom 515866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 23.5 weeks. I think I'm going to try the hot water with honey and lemon first, that sounds like it'd be great! I took a warm shower and that helped a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515828 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 09:43:44 +0000 blackbird 515828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only took medicine when I needed it. Robitussin, Claritin, and Sudafed were all on the safe list. I didn't really catch a cold until late second trimester, though, and I haven't taken anything for longer than a week. Lots of hot teas, sleep, and saline rinses, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515786 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 09:01:15 +0000 hellobeeboston 515786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my friend is an OB and said that Dayquil cold medicine was safe - but i would double check... I had one cold while i was pregnant but didn't take anything, just lots of hot water with honey &amp; lemon and steam - but had it lasted any longer than the 2/3 days it took i definitely would have taken something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515783 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 08:56:19 +0000 oahujeni 515783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Robitussin dm was on the safe list my ob gave me. I took it several times when pregnant and felt sooo much better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515779 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 08:48:18 +0000 lovehoneybee 515779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How far along are you? I took Tylenol, Benedryl (had been having an allergic reaction) and Claritin (bad spring allergies). I think the only thing I took during the first trimester was the Tylenol for a migraine.</p> <p>Here's a handy chart about safe meds:</p> <p><a href="http://www.babycenter.com/0_chart-over-the-counter-medications-during-pregnancy_1486462.bc" rel="nofollow">http://www.babycenter.com/0_chart-over-the-counter-medications-during-pregnancy_1486462.bc</a></p> <p>I hope you feel better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/didwill-you-take-any-medicine-while-pregnant#post-515773 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 08:33:43 +0000 lomom 515773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I woke up this morning with a horrible headache, coughing, sneezing, and chest congestion. </p> <p>I haven't taken any meds during pregnancy thus far but I might cave. I need to find out what cold meds are safe. </p>