I have a really bad cold and I'm 5 weeks pregnant, can I take medicine?

[Danielle O]

I just found out that im pregnant again but i had a miscarige with the last one, so i dont want to loose this one, but my question is can i take cold medicine while im pregnant or would that be a risk?

[kelly s]

i wouldnt risk takin anything just ride it out drink plenty of water n keep warm thats wot i do and it washes it out of system.

[Jennifer]

You can look up meds on www.safefetus.com or in a hales drug book. both are very good and tell you risks and how safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding

[# 3 Due November 28, 08]

When I was 5 weeks, I had strep throat and took tylenol and an antiobotic and everything was fine. I'm 7.5 weeks now and had my first ultrasound today. Everything looks great with a strong heart beat! So go ahead and take some tylenol and if you're worried about taking medicine, call your ob/gyn or GP doctor. They will advice you on what and what not to take. Good luck and get better soon, oh yeah, congradulations!!!!

[Shay]

Just ask your doctor

[Ms. Mind Ninja]

According to the doc, the only meds you can take during pregnancy is Tylenol and Dramamine (sp?). When I was 5 weeks pregnant I came down with the WORST cold ever and my temp just got over 102. The pharmacist told me to stay away from medication. I decided to take Nyquil because it got BAD, but only ONE pill and every 12 hours until the temp dropped and then I quit and just stuck with drinking a lot of water, eating well, and resting.

Good luck to you and hope you feel better soon!!

[funkeymonkey2004]

there is some cough syrup you can take but my doctor told me to dring lemon and honey tea or just ride it out and well since you have already had a misscarrage i would differently not take anything that way you cant blame yourself for the misscarrage if it doen happen

[Mother of 1 - for now :)]

you can take

-1 extra strength tylenol every 4 hours
-sudafed 12 hour as directed
-chlorseptic spray as directed
-tums/rolaids NO PEPTO!

I was sick!!! Man it sucked. Good luck!

[dueinoctwith#3]

Tylenol Cold is the only cold medicine on the list the Dr gave me that is ok to take through the entire pregnancy.

[queen_of_a_bitch]

no , but a spoon of honey helps,thats all my doc let me have