Can you take Claritin while pregnant?

Answer 1

Fetal protectionYou should definitely ask your doctor before taking ANY medication, no matter what it is. It's not worth risking birth defects.

Answer 2

If not advised by a doctor you should not take any over the counter medications they may lead to birth defects or something else wrong with your

pregnancy or worse your baby consult your ob/gyn before you do.

Answer 3

No over the counter medications should be taken while pregnant without talking to a doctor first, preferably one's own OB/GYN.

Answer 4

My Doctor has OK'd the use of Claritin-D and Flonase with all 3 of my previous pregnancies. They have helped tremendously.

Answer 5

If it is a new thing you should see a doctor as an itchy skin can be a sign of a serious condition relating to pregnancy.

Answer 6

Yes you can. According to the FDA, Zyrtec is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby.

Answer 7

No