Medications During Pregnancy

I see a million posts on here all the time asking what you can take when you're pregnant.
I thought I would compile a little list here for the women who just don't know.
I looked around, and I did not see a thread like this. If there is one, and I missed it, then just dis-reguard this post.


During pregnancy, it is important to remember that most medications easily pass from the mother's bloodstream into the baby's bloodstream. While some medications are much safer than others during pregnancy, all medications, including those you can buy without prescription, have the ability to affect your developing baby. For this reason, pregnant women should try to manage common discomforts of pregnancy without taking any medication when possible.
If you have discomforts that require medication, the following list has been developed by a team of Doctors to guide you to select the safest choice. If you want to take any medication or herbal product not listed here, you should call your health care provider or nurse first to check the medication's safety during pregnancy.

Problem:
Headache/Minor Aches and Pains
Non-Drug Comfort Measures:
Rest, Quiet Surroundings
Cold Compresses
Heating Pad (low setting)
Massage
Ben-Gay, Icey-Hot
Approved Medication if Necessary:
Plain Tylenol ((Tylenol PM is okay as well))
Aspirin-Free Excedrin
((DO NOT TAKE: Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, or Aleve))

Problem:
Coughs, Colds, Nasal Congestion
Non-Drug Comfort Measures:
Cool Mist Humidifier((clean daily with bleach water))
Drinks a lot of water, juice, or gatorade
Peppermints for coughs
Approved Medication if Necessary:
Halls or Luden Cough Drops
Robitussin DM
Ocean Nasal Spray((saline nose drops))
Tylenol Sinus or Sudafed

Problem:
Heartburn, Indigestion, and Acid Reflux
Non-Drug Comfort Measures:
Avoid Late Night Eating
Avoid Tomato-Based and Spicy Foods
Elevate Head Of Bed On Small Blocks, or Sleep Propped Up On Pillows
Approved Medication if Necessary:
Chewable Antacids such as: Tums, Rolaids, and Tempo
Liquid Antacids such as: Mylanta, Maalox, or Riopan ((No Pepto Bismal))
Tagamet HB- 1 tablet twice daily

Problem:
Constipation
Non-Drug Comfort Measures:
Drink Plenty Of Fluids Daily
High-Fiber Diet((oatmeal, whole grain cereals, fresh fruits and vegetables))
Prune Juice And Other Fruit Juices
Approved Medication if Necessary:
Fiber Supplements, such as: Metamucil, Citrucel, Benefiber, or Fiber-Con))
Stool Softeners, such as: Surfak or Colace
AVOID STRONG LAXATIVES

Problems:
Diarrhea
Non-Drug Comfort Measures:
Drink Plenty Of Water or Gatorade
Avoid Fruit Juices and Milk
Approved Medication if Necessary:
Imodium AD tablets per package instructions

Problem:
Nausea and Vomiting
Non-Drug Comfort Measures:
Small and Frequent Meals, every 2-3 hours ((don't get too hungry or too full))
Avoid Mixing Liquids and Solid Foods
Avoid Strong Odors
Crackers Or Dry Cereal Before Getting Out Of Bed
Sour Candies, such as: Lemon Drops
"Sea Bands" Acupressure Wrist Bands
Sniff Fresh Lemons Or Peppermint When Nauseous
Avoid Getting Over Heated
Eat Crushed Ice or Popsicles
Sip Gatorade or Ginger Ale To Avoid Dehydration
Take Your PreNatal Vitamins During Mid-Day With A Small Amount Of Food
Approved Medication if Necessary:
Vitamin B6, 50mg Once Daily ((DO NOT TAKE MORE))
Unisom ((a mild antihistamine)) One Tablet Taken Once At Bedtime
If Unable To Keep Liquids Down, You May Require Prescription Medications And Fluid Replacement. Please Call Your Health Care Provider.


There you have it! Hope this helps and answers any questions!!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

good idea mamacita  

good post!

Thanks, Ladies
I thought it would be a good idea!

And if anyone knows of any medications I have missed, please feel free to let me know and I will update the OP. =]

For naseau in pregnant Canadianwomen, Diclectin is what they give out as a perscription drug. Its a LIFESAVER! I have naseau all the time and it stops it.

Quoting RiceMama ft. Baby Q:“ For naseau in pregnant Canadianwomen, Diclectin is what they give out as a perscription drug. Its a LIFESAVER! I have naseau all the time and it stops it.”

Thanks! I will google that and add. I am trying to get this into a sticky... =]

Quoting Smash [[hi hater]]:“ Thanks! I will google that and add. I am trying to get this into a sticky... =]”

They don't have it in the states which sucks for you guys.   It was orginally made for paitents suffering naseau from cancer medicine but it worked just as well on pregnant women.

Idk if this would be any more helpful but if you go to http://www.safefetus.com
and click "drug search" you can look up any type of medication and see what class it is like A,B,C,D or X. A being the safest and X being the most dangerous.

Thank you for giving nice information

I know with a few of those meds there are two diffrent types, one with dyphenhydramine or whatever its spelled, and the other without i know for sure unisom has it. they told me to avoid the ones with dyphinhydramine

Quoting Brittany(♥):“ Idk if this would be any more helpful but if you go to http://www.safefetus.com and click "drug search" ... [snip!] ... look up any type of medication and see what class it is like A,B,C,D or X. A being the safest and X being the most dangerous.”

Wow thanks for the info. I've taken Vicodin and Xanax during this pregnancy  

VERY good idea!

I just wanted to add, for women who have problems with high blood pressure during pregnancy (like I did) sudafed is NOT okay for getting rid of sinus congestion. It contains pseudophedrine, which can cause your blood pressure to rise...if you already have problems with it, you should not take this drug. Just thought that might help.  

Quoting ...Lyn:“ I just wanted to add, for women who have problems with high blood pressure during pregnancy (like I did) ... [snip!] ... blood pressure to rise...if you already have problems with it, you should not take this drug. Just thought that might help.  ”

Im in SC right now. In alot of states they make you sign your name to get drugs with pseudophedrine in them. Do they do that in Alaska? Just wondering