Can I take Benadryl while nursing?

[Deleted]

Don't take it unless necessary, IMO.

[tdk2]

I take it from time to time for my allergies and haven't dried up, so I vote ok. I just took 2 today after a day at an apple orchard/farm/petting zoo/ pumpkin patch/hayride. (Aka allergy hell though tons of fun)

I think it is level 2? Might be level 1. Kellymom .com has a good list.

[nikki25]

Yes

[tdk2]

& I wouldn't vote yes if this is just for sleep. If this is because you need an antihistamine and feel like crap w/o one, then yes.

Eta: I mean not just for sleep if you are worried about supply. Other sleep aids wouldn't necessarily have the drying up side effect. I wasn't judging ppl who do. When I've had to take it for allergies or a cold, I'll admit thinking, "yes! I'm going to get some sleep tonight!!"

[BicycleBride]

IAnecdotally, I have taken it several times while nursing with no supply issues. I would recommend increasing your water intake while taking it though.

[loskadoodle]

Claritin is considered super safe if that is an option. I literally just looked this all up like 5 mins ago.

[nadasteph]

The pharmacist told me clariton was better while nursing.

[stever]

I took some with DS1 but it dried me up so I stopped

[AHappierHour]

I've taken it for allergies. For some reason mine have been acting up in the middle if the night. It hasn't affected my supply.

[tdk2]

Oct 19, 2014 20:46:10 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Oh.. I took to to help me sleep. lol

Not against that when needed in general- I meant I he was worried about supply prob not the best thing to take for sleep then.

[suburbanzookeeper]

I've taken it intermittently for contact allergies or for sleep since I can't handle most OTC sleep aides and have had zero effect on supply.