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want2beamom
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Cough Drops
Silly question---are we allowed to use cough drops? Everyone I ask doesnt really know the question to this...I did have someone ask the nurse at work today, and she said no. Just wondering if anyone has heard the answer from their doc.
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Diana1215
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Re: Cough Drops
They told me I could take Ludens
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| Posted 12/22/06 3:50 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Cough Drops
Nothing with Zinc, Echinacea or Golden Seal root, according to my Dr.
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| Posted 12/22/06 4:01 PM |
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want2beamom
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Re: Cough Drops
Thanks!!
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| Posted 12/22/06 4:20 PM |
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mikeswife06
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Re: Cough Drops
My doctor okayed all cough drops but I stuck to mild ones like Ricola and Ludens.
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| Posted 12/22/06 5:24 PM |
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Re: Cough Drops
The only ones I found that don't have the pregnancy warning are Ludens. I had a killer sore throat and I couldn't take halls or chloraseptic. The chloraseptic are classified as a class C drug surprisingly.
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| Posted 12/22/06 10:01 PM |
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want2beamom
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Re: Cough Drops
Thanks for the info. I went to the doc today. He said that he doesnt think it is strep, but that my throat is really inflamed and red. I tried life savers, but they hurt my throat more. I am looking for the menthol feel, but I know we cant have that
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| Posted 12/22/06 10:10 PM |
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Re: Cough Drops
Posted by want2beamom
Thanks for the info. I went to the doc today. He said that he doesnt think it is strep, but that my throat is really inflamed and red. I tried life savers, but they hurt my throat more. I am looking for the menthol feel, but I know we cant have that
I thought I had strep too but it wasn't. Mine is pretty much gone now, so hopefully yours will clear up soon too! It felt like I was swallowing razor blades! Ice cream helped 
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| Posted 12/22/06 10:12 PM |
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MommyofG
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Re: Cough Drops
Yes my dr. ok'd halls.
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| Posted 12/24/06 10:58 AM |
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want2beamom
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Re: Cough Drops
Really, they okayed halls. I would LOVE to take halls right now. They are the only thing that works. But they have menthol in them, and I thought we werent allowed to have that?
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| Posted 12/24/06 3:03 PM |
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MommyofG
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Re: Cough Drops
Posted by want2beamom
Really, they okayed halls. I would LOVE to take halls right now. They are the only thing that works. But they have menthol in them, and I thought we werent allowed to have that?
Colds
Many decongestants contain ephedrine, which can raise the blood pressure, so should be avoided in pregnancy. Instead, use a vapour rub or inhale drops that contain decongestant oils like menthol and eucalyptus. Put a few drops in a bowl of steaming water and inhale for 10 minutes to clear your head. (Read more about colds in pregnancy.)
I never heard that you couldnt use menthol cough drops, the amount they use is very low.
My gf who is a dr and just had a baby said I could but I checked with my dr and he said of course you can take them, and to feel better!!! for me I used the sugar free ones and they helped me tremendously.
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| Posted 12/26/06 12:29 PM |
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Re: Cough Drops
Posted by girlygrl33
Posted by want2beamom
Really, they okayed halls. I would LOVE to take halls right now. They are the only thing that works. But they have menthol in them, and I thought we werent allowed to have that?
Colds
Many decongestants contain ephedrine, which can raise the blood pressure, so should be avoided in pregnancy. Instead, use a vapour rub or inhale drops that contain decongestant oils like menthol and eucalyptus. Put a few drops in a bowl of steaming water and inhale for 10 minutes to clear your head. (Read more about colds in pregnancy.)
I never heard that you couldnt use menthol cough drops, the amount they use is very low.
My gf who is a dr and just had a baby said I could but I checked with my dr and he said of course you can take them, and to feel better!!! for me I used the sugar free ones and they helped me tremendously.
Are the sugar free ones made with splenda or nutrisweet? I would be careful with that if they are.
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| Posted 12/26/06 12:30 PM |
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MommyofG
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Re: Cough Drops
Posted by Summerrluvv
Posted by girlygrl33
Posted by want2beamom
Really, they okayed halls. I would LOVE to take halls right now. They are the only thing that works. But they have menthol in them, and I thought we werent allowed to have that?
Colds
Many decongestants contain ephedrine, which can raise the blood pressure, so should be avoided in pregnancy. Instead, use a vapour rub or inhale drops that contain decongestant oils like menthol and eucalyptus. Put a few drops in a bowl of steaming water and inhale for 10 minutes to clear your head. (Read more about colds in pregnancy.)
I never heard that you couldnt use menthol cough drops, the amount they use is very low.
My gf who is a dr and just had a baby said I could but I checked with my dr and he said of course you can take them, and to feel better!!! for me I used the sugar free ones and they helped me tremendously.
Are the sugar free ones made with splenda or nutrisweet? I would be careful with that if they are.
the dr told me to get the sugar free ones and the winthrop diabetes center only rec's them as well.
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