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    Evaluating the Safety of Benadryl During Pregnancy

    As I have previously written, I suffer from moderate to severe allergies including allergies that manifest as nasal allergy symptoms. My preferred allergy medication is Flonase. However, because Flonase is a category C drug, I have opted to refrain from using the medication before and during pregnancy. Despite trying other treatment options, only Benadryl (diphenhydramine) […] More

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    Cold and Allergy Medications: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Risk Categories

    Which cold and allergy medications are safe to take during pregnancy? Which cold and allergy medications are safe to take while breastfeeding? Learn about the safety of the most common pain antidepressant medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding with the following general overview. For information about pain medications during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, please refer to Pain Medications: […] More