Hi everyone.
This is my first post - hope you are all well.
I am worrying myself silly over the use of beconase nasal spray earlier on in my pregnancy. I am currently 18 weeks pregnant and used the spray twice daily for 4 weeks from approximately 12 weeks onwards. The spray was prescribed to me because of post nasal drip/chronic cough issues.
To cut a long story short, whilst I was talking to my GP I didn't mention the fact that I was pregnant (but I had seen her previously to discuss my pregnancy)...in leaving the appointment, when I went to the pharmacy to collect the prescription I asked the pharmacist if I was ok taking this in pregnancy, he said yes.
On returning to the doctors as my symptoms hadn't improved, a different doctor mentioned prescribing nasule drops which are more potent. On querying this i was told that they belong to the same family as the beconase spray. I then raised a concern about the risks in pregnancy, to which I was told that there are risks with taking such medication. He didnt elaborate any further and I left without the prescription.
After leaving the doctors, I started researching beconase online and am worrying myself sick about everything I'm reading :( there does however seem to be so much conflicting information...and I have read posts from women who have taken beconase.
I was hoping to receive some reassurance from other women who have taken this in pregnancy and delivered healthy babies :)
I didn't sleep a wink last night and am terrified for my 20 week scan.
Thanks for reading!
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.
Allergies and intolerances
Anyone used beconase nasal spray
4 replies
Lexie240781 · 06/03/2013 10:18
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.