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    The document provides a list of medications that are suggested for use during pregnancy when necessary, noting that medications should be used cautiously during the first trimester. It lists common conditions and the recommended medications for allergies, colds, constipation, heartburn, hemorrhoids, leg cramps, nausea, and yeast infections. It also lists medications to avoid during pregnancy.

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    The document provides a list of medications that are suggested for use during pregnancy when necessary, noting that medications should be used cautiously during the first trimester. It lists common conditions and the recommended medications for allergies, colds, constipation, heartburn, hemorrhoids, leg cramps, nausea, and yeast infections. It also lists medications to avoid during pregnancy.

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    The document provides a list of medications that are suggested for use during pregnancy when necessary, noting that medications should be used cautiously during the first trimester. It lists common conditions and the recommended medications for allergies, colds, constipation, heartburn, hemorrhoids, leg cramps, nausea, and yeast infections. It also lists medications to avoid during pregnancy.

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    MEDICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY

    The following list of medications is suggested when necessary for use during pregnancy. Medications should
    be used cautiously during the first trimester ( first 12 weeks) of pregnancy. If a medication you wish to use
    does not appear on this list, please check with the office​ BEFORE​ using. The FDA considers generic
    medication safe.

    ALLERGIES: HEARTBURN/INDIGESTION:
    Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Avoid greasy, spicy and fried foods
    Chlor­Trimeton Prilosec – best taken in the am before breakfast
    Claritin Mylanta – all available forms
    Alavert Maalox
    Zyrtec Tums
    Pepcid AC, Pepcid Complete
    COLD/SINUS/NASAL CONGESTION: Tagamet HB200
    Mucinex Zantac 75
    Saline Nasal Spray (Ocean) Gaviscon
    (liquid forms work the best)
    CONSTIPATION:
    Increase fiber and water HEMORRHOIDS:
    Colace Increase fiber and water
    Metamucil Preparation H
    Citrucel Anusol HC
    Effer­syllium Tucks
    Miralax (daily)
    Fiber One Cereal LEG/MUSCLE CRAMPS:
    Os­Cal
    COUGH: Caltrate
    Robitussin plain or DM
    Cough Drops (avoid licorice flavor) NAUSEA AND/OR VOMITING:
    Eat small frequent meals. Carbohydrates usually
    DIARRHEA: help. Stay hydrated with small sips of liquid. Avoid
    Drink clear liquids, avoid milk products X 24 hrs an empty stomach.
    Immodium AD Vitamin B6 50 mg in the am and pm in combination
    **Contact office if diarrhea lasts more than 2 days** with Unisom sleep tablet (Doxylamine succinate) ½
    tablet. If drowsiness occurs, stop Unisom in the am.
    FEVER/ACHES/PAINS:
    Tylenol regular or extra strength – use as directed YEAST INFECTION:
    Monistat 7 (do not use single dose treatment)
    GAS: Gyne­Lotrimin
    Mylanta – all available forms
    Simethicone DO NOT USE:
    Decongestants
    Advil
    Motrin
    Ibuprofen
    Aleve
    Naproxen
    Pepto Bismol
    Alka Seltzer
    Sudafed (Pseudoephedrine)

    **If you have questions about the safety of a medication, please call the office.

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