Zrytec while breastfeeding?

[kim_d]

Is it ok? I checked the Tom Hale forum and it just says its in his book (which I don't have). So does anyone know offhand? TIA.

Kim
Mom to Liam Boyer (11.29.02) &
Jameson Keelyn (10.28.04)

[Rachels]

It's safe. Babies can be prescribed Zyrtec, and it's one of the few allergy medicines with decent studies on safety in breastfeeding women.

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02
New baby coming in October!
(Holy smokes, it's a boy!!!)


"When you know better, you do better."
Maya Angelou
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Nursed for three years!

[stcelia]

What I recall reading was that he (Hale) preferred women to use non-sedating forms of antihistamines, like claritin or allegra. Zyrtec can be sedating. I thought I read that it was admitedly a theoretical concern, but he was worried about sedation/breathing issues in infants.

[csburky]

HI,
I am a pharmacist and it is totally safe to give Zyrtec while breastfeeding. No need to worry!

[terrapin_mon]

Hi, I am BFing my almost 5 1/2 month old DD and I am on Zyrtec. Both my OB and Ped said it was totally safe,

Ritu