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soph 
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 9:39pm |
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My UK's anti-histamine stocks that are safe to use during pregnancy will be pass "use by" date next week. I only take them when I get strung by bee as my mouth and throat swelling up if I didn't as well as taking them for insect bites.
Now I am pregnant again and are there any anti-histamines in NZ that are safe for me to use during pregnancy from pharmacy? or it is case of trip to GP to get one?
Thanks for your help
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busyissy
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Posted: 08 February 2009 at 7:22pm |
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I would definately see your GP for that one, your midwife might know some too.
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Posted: 10 February 2009 at 4:06pm |
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Phenergan is safe to use while pregnant.
In fact, my sisters obstetrician actually prescribed it to her when she had trouble sleeping during pregnancy!
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Andie
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Posted: 11 February 2009 at 2:44pm |
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I was prescribed Phenergan a few days after baby was born, and my GP said it's safe during pregnancy too. I'd see your GP about it first though, to make sure you have the correct dose.
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Posted: 11 February 2009 at 8:21pm |
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I was given Polaramine at the pharmacy when I got bitten and my ankles kept swelling. It's only the low dosage (2mg or something - not the 6mg one) but safe anyway. It's also good for morning sickness, but the pharmacist told me that's not a reason to take it all the time, but if I was feeling rather off one day just to pop a pill lol
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Posted: 11 February 2009 at 8:25pm |
 emz wrote:
I was given Polaramine at the pharmacy when I got bitten and my ankles kept swelling. It's only the low dosage (2mg or something - not the 6mg one) but safe anyway. It's also good for morning sickness, but the pharmacist told me that's not a reason to take it all the time, but if I was feeling rather off one day just to pop a pill lol |
My Dr prescribed that for me too. It was fantastic, I slept really well on it also and it stopped my hayfever.
I didn't know that itw as good for morning sickness. That is something to keep in mind...
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Posted: 12 February 2009 at 1:09pm |
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I was prescribed Loraclear while pregnant / and then while breastfeeding. I was told it was safe to use. Phenergan works the best - but can really knock you out - you must take it an hour before bed - so you are not so tired during the next day.
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Posted: 12 February 2009 at 2:41pm |
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What were you given in the Uk? there may be an equivalent in NZ with a different name. also things we take in UK which are deemed OK are also off the list in NZ, I found that all the time. Best to talk to your MW or GP
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Posted: 13 February 2009 at 4:14pm |
Thanks for your helps.
I went to GP in the end after my DD got stung by bee on monday but that was alarm ringing to get myself sort out asap. (she is not allergic to bee  I am so pleased!)
I used to take pirition in UK and pharnacy book stated that it is bit of risk in pregnancy (thanks to UK GP!  ) so GP and I look at all other medications that would to suit my level of allergic to bee and it is safe to unborn baby..we picked Chlorpheniramine maleate EL 2mg/5ml in syrup. Just till I had baby then switch to stronger one.
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Anti-histamine during pregnancy
