piriton - can I take it?

suzanne · Post by **suzanne** » Sun Aug 10, 2003 6:02 pm

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone may be able to advise me as to whether it's safe to take Piriton antihistamines. I'm 31 weeks pregnant at the moment and have been eaten alive by insects in the night, and am itching like crazy. I'm waiting for someone from the nhs helpline to get back to me, but thought someone on here might be able to help in the meantime. Thanks, Suzanne.

TracyJ · Post by **TracyJ** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 7:41 pm

Hi Suzanne I think the answer will be no, I asked about taking hayfever tablets on my 2ww, I was in a bad way with hayfever and I was told no incase I might be pregnany. Unfortunately I wasnt. But maybe check with your GP incase im wrong. Tracy

suzanne · Post by **suzanne** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 8:38 pm

Thanks Tracey.....you were right, they said no. The pharmacist though has suggested I ask if they will prescribe an antihistamine cream, so I'll try that. The itching is driving me mad! Thanks again, Suzanne.

TracyJ · Post by **TracyJ** » Tue Aug 12, 2003 7:34 pm

Your welcome suzanne, hope the cream works Tracy