Antihistamines

[HopefulJA]

Hello,

Hope everyone is keeping well.

I suffer with allergies and normally take an over the counter antihistamine (clarityn) I had my embryo transfer 26/10.

The advice on the packet is not take during pregnancy so stopped taking them to be safe but the allergies are driving me mad, sneezing, itching etc.

Does anyone know if there is anything that I can take?

Thanks in advance

HopefulJA

[TheFoxes]

I spoke to my doctor about this and she said to take Chlorphenamine (piraton). As much a she said I could take it I actually haven’t because I am just scared to do anything! It says on the packet itself that the full effects during pregnancy are not understood but my GP said it would be fine to take them. There’s quite a bit about this online if you google and it might be worth a conversation with your GP.

[HopefulJA in reply to TheFoxes]

Hello TheFoxes, thank you so much for your reply. I am too scared to take anything and I did read a bit about histamine being needed for the implantation process so can’t risk it. We do our test on Saturday so will have to see what happens after that.

Thank you x

[Lisichka]

Hi there

My doctor is completely fine with Claritin and Zyrtec. I have terrible allergies and have been on antihistamines daily for years. You will be completely fine, don’t worry. I have successfully got pregnant while on them. Also, you may have heard that there are even antihistamine protocols where doctors especially prescribe Claritin before and after transfer because it’s supposed to help with implantation. Basically, what I’m trying to say, don’t worry, keep taking it.

[HopefulJA in reply to Lisichka]

Hi Lisichka,

Thank you so much for the information and great to hear that you had a successful pregnancy.(Congratulations) This is really good to hear as my allergies are making me miserable at the moment!

Thank you x

[Lisichka in reply to HopefulJA]

No problem! Best of luck to you xx

[veekay1023 in reply to Lisichka]

Hi! My doctor prescribed this and I’m a bit antsy as online info is divided . Have you found any further info on this protocol ?

[Lisichka in reply to veekay1023]

I wasn't on this protocol but I do take antihistamines daily. I just heard that some clinics have the antihistamine protocol.

[RhinoCat]

I had this problem, my nurses said I could only take piriton ( chlorphenamine maleate ) . Hope this helps. There is also a nasal spray that is pregnancy friendly. Ask your pharmacist to help you find something to ease your symptoms

[HopefulJA]

Hi RhinoCat,

Thank you for this useful information. That’s a good idea will give them a call tomorrow.

Thanks for your reply x