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Hayfever

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MrsCaecilius · 13/04/2018 08:51

I'm 16+6 and beginning to feel the start of the annual hayfever bout. I asked my midwife at my 16 week appointment and she said she couldn't give me any advice, but I should ask a pharmacist. I've just come back from Boots where the pharmacist told me I couldn't take anything at all and would need a GP appointment to discuss things. I'm now waiting to try to get one. Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with hayfever whilst pregnant?

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SiolGhoraidh · 13/04/2018 14:07

I've just had a battle royale with my GP who refused to prescribe anything other than a steroid spray and an asthma inhaler (for reference, I'm usually on both of those plus two types of prescription only antihistamine, eye drops, a different nasal spray and a round of oral steroids).

NHS suggests Loratadine or Ceterizine if the steroid nasal sprays are not enough for you, and Piriton (chlorphenamine) is also safe but very sedating.

www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/935.aspx?CategoryID=73&SubCategoryID=107

I'm currently taking Loratadine daily and Piriton at night, if that's any help

RosieCotton · 13/04/2018 14:11

Im the same i take fexofenadine all year round and its actually safe in pregnancy so just had an argument about taking it. I was given some useless information too. Wash your face regular. Stay indoors. Drink more liquids. Thats all well and good but allergies dont care about water lol.

NorfolkNellie · 13/04/2018 14:11

I find Prevalin (basic one) and Boots own that you inhale up your nose and act as a barrier are good. Very minimal chemicals in them. Haymax from Boots is good too.

bookgirl1982 · 13/04/2018 14:12

My midwife said piriton was fine, just take as little as needed.

DailyMailFail101 · 13/04/2018 14:13

MY pharmacist refused me anything last year but the doctor was happy to give me a prescription for my usual tablets. It’s worth the seeing your GP. X

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MrsCaecilius · 13/04/2018 14:39

So confusing as there seems to be loads of conflicting advice! Had a chat with my GP, she's prescribed me some nasal drops but nothing else. It may be a looong summer!

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AJ89 · 13/04/2018 19:33

Went to see my GP about this last week and refused to give anything as nothing is completely safe apparently :s

dementedpixie · 13/04/2018 19:35

Nhs says loratidine and cetirizine is ok. You can buy them off the shelf in the supermarket

sourpatchkid · 13/04/2018 19:52

I took loritadine throughout my pregnancy - bought it off shelf

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