 [ Symptoms ] can i take nighttime cold medicine while pregnant  i have a horrible head cold my throat is scrathy my nose is literally dripping my head hurts and i have fevors on and off plus i am in my first trimester it is impossible to sleep through these symptoms can i take a night time cold medicine before i was pregnant i used to take childrens cold and flu dimatap is that okay [ Disease ] hi the best thing you should do is get in contact your doctormidwife let them decide on what would be safe for you to take its the best way good luck