ADD / ADHD: Zyrtec

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Adderall and Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) - Have You Mixed These? Yay or Nay?

My oldest son (age 15) started taking Adderall a few weeks ago for AD/HD. He takes the lowest dose, which is 10 mg per day of the extended-release capsules. He has severe spring allergies, which he gets every year. His eyes get so red and he gets so foggy from congestion that the principal of his school has asked him more than once in the past few weeks whether or not he's "under the influence" of something. Anyway, the most effective combination for him among eye drops, nasal sprays, older anti-histamines and newer anti-allergy meds...

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Zyrtec & Breastfeeding

Hi. I'm a mom-to-be, and want to breastfeed when my baby is born. The problem is, I have chronic allergies, and have to take Zyrtec every day. It's the only thing that works for me. I've I don't take it, I get hives and my skin swells- it's not your typical runny eyes, sneazy type of allergies. Nurses, midwives and doctors have told me that Zyrtec will dry-up breast milk. I've asked them if there's an alternative. I really want to breastfeed, and want my baby to have all the benefits of being breastfed. I hope someone out there can help me....

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Zyrtec for Kids ?

Our six year old is coming home with swollen eyes, congestion etc and I...