Cold Medicine during Pregnancy

**Phenylephrine** Class C (effects unknown during pregnancy)
**Pheniramine** Class C
**Acetaminophen** Class B

The most dangerous time to take Class C medications is during the first trimester when baby's organs are most susceptible to birth defects. I am 19 weeks pregnant and not over-using the medications and am taking them in small, limited quantity. When I said that the Phiramine was low risk I meant that there aren't studies that conclusively prove that it causes birth defects in humans during pregnancy.


The reason you're not supposed to take Nyquil, Flu&Sore Throat, & other cold medicines is the DXM (dextromethorphan), and phenylephrine it contains. DXM is a cough suppressant and it helps loosen up mucus and stuff. They are listed as Class C during pregnancy because it's effects are *unknown*. They want you to be better safe than sorry. So no --- just because you have taken or take Nyquil etc during pregnancy DOES NOT mean your baby will be retarded or deformed. People suggesting this are severely misinformed. Doctors just want you to be careful with it! Healthy babies are awesome! Weight the risks before taking any Class C medication.

Very helpful website: http://www.obfocus.com/high-risk/meds1.htm

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[laguayaca]

I had a horrible cold. I made myself a tea with apple cider vinegar and honey =)

[sboell002]

@laguayaca I loooove tea so much! I did a chamomile with peppermint and honey. Really helped with some of the chest congestion and sore throat!

[matthewsmomma07]

I havent had anyone say anything to me but yeah if someone told me not to take a bath ahhahahah yeah id flip my mom said not to but my doctor says you will be fine :) Goodness

[sboell002]

@matthewsmomma07 I asked them why they thought you couldn't take a bath. Here was the reply: "Because the dead skin cells can come off and get in your vagina and make the baby sick"

[SofiaAlejandra9]

LOL!!! There are so many myths out there...and people just start to believe them if one person mentions it. I had to take cold medicine while pregnant. My babies are fine! Do what you are comfortable with. I LOVE THAT Version of Nyquil, the generic is so much better!!! SHE HAS A SON ALREADY...SHE HAS AN IDEA OF WHAT SHE IS DOING!!!! :)

[sboell002]

@SofiaAlejandra9 I know! Sometimes it's so ridiculous. I understand it's for the baby's health; but really?  I don't think taking Nyquil / Theraflu once will do any harm as long as it's used properly. I got a good night's sleep and my cold is now almost cmopletely gone!

[c8h8e8c8k8m8e8o8u8t]

Funny

[c8h8e8c8k8m8e8o8u8t]

Dextromethorphan has been proven damaging to an unborn baby. It can cause mental retardation. Avoid products with Dextromethorphan wich is a "phsycadelic anaesthetic dissociative" i know i use to abuse the shit for like a year i have permanent brain damage i think even theraputic doses should not be used as the metabolite dextrorphan is nothing to play with.

[mommynaomi]

This is a video that I would like a million times if i could lol. You had me cracking up lol. You are right. A little bit isn't gonna hurt. And bath's are FINE I take one every week lol. So get on with your badddd self and bathe all you want ;) I am as well very sick and my dr said i could take things that people told me that were "bad" for the baby. Its crazy how fast people will tell you how to live your life and raise your children. They know nothing... lol

LOVED THIS!!!

[matthewsmomma07]

@sboell002 Ahahaa omg that made me laugh! WOW

[Luv4Eternity21]

rock on!! I have been sick as heckkkk for the last 3 days and my doctor said Dimetapp...so off i go to pharmacy for them to tell me it was taken off the shelf!! And the pharmacist wouldnt give me anyyyy other options because im

pregnant"~!