ask you ob about mucinex since there are many types and combinations. diphenhydramine is the generic name for benadryl. your ob can provide you will a list of safe medications you can take during your pregnancy. antihistamines like diphenhydramine/benadryl will not open up a stuffy nose. they are used to dry a drippy nose. try nasal saline sprays and a humidifier. colds are not the only thing that can cause a stuffy nose when you are pregnant. those raging hormones can also cause cold-like stuffiness.
is diphenhydramine hci safe in pregnancy? . i m 9 weeks pregnant. i have nasal congestion. i do not have a cough. i have tried sudafed benedryl and tylenol cold. after a week nothing is working. i am unable to breathe through my nose which makes sleeping almost impossible. i would like to try mucinex.