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Is It Safe To Take Zyrtec During Pregnancy?
Brief Answer:
Zyrtec is not dangerous at this stage of pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hallow XXXX,
Zyrtec is cetirizine which in a pregnant woman falls in category B and hence is safe during pregnancy, particularly in 36 weeks pregnancy. However, it is contraindicated during breast feeding period due to its effects on the baby.
However, I would like to have following information before I give you any further advice:
1. What is the indication of Zyrtec? What are you suffering from? Why was it prescribed to you?
2. Was urticare given only once in 32 weeks or still you are taking it?
3. What was the indication for Urticare.
4. Do you have your peripheral blood count report? Can you upload it? If not, please get it done.
Without the detailed information, it is very difficult to opine on the medicines.
I hope you will furnish me with the required information so that I can opine on your medications.
Zyrtec is not dangerous at this stage of pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hallow XXXX,
Zyrtec is cetirizine which in a pregnant woman falls in category B and hence is safe during pregnancy, particularly in 36 weeks pregnancy. However, it is contraindicated during breast feeding period due to its effects on the baby.
However, I would like to have following information before I give you any further advice:
1. What is the indication of Zyrtec? What are you suffering from? Why was it prescribed to you?
2. Was urticare given only once in 32 weeks or still you are taking it?
3. What was the indication for Urticare.
4. Do you have your peripheral blood count report? Can you upload it? If not, please get it done.
Without the detailed information, it is very difficult to opine on the medicines.
I hope you will furnish me with the required information so that I can opine on your medications.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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