What anti-sickness tablets can I take when pregnant?

Prochlorperazine (Stemetil), Cyclizine (Valoid), and Metoclopramide (Maxalon) are the most common anti-sickness drugs used in pregnancy. Many women feel anxious about taking medication when pregnant, but the drugs used are considered to be safe for pregnancy.

How long can you take anti-sickness tablets when pregnant?

Rest assured your doctor will only prescribe medicines that are known to be safe for your unborn baby . You can usually stop treatment between 12 weeks and 16 weeks of pregnancy.

Are anti-sickness tablets safe in pregnancy?

If your nausea and vomiting is severe and does not improve after trying the above lifestyle changes, your GP may recommend a short-term course of an anti-sickness medicine, called an antiemetic, that’s safe to use in pregnancy.

What can I take for nausea while pregnant over the counter?

If your morning sickness symptoms persist, your health care provider may recommend vitamin B-6 supplements (pyridoxine), ginger and over- the-counter options such as doxylamine (Unisom) for management. If you still have symptoms, your health care provider may recommend prescription anti-nausea medications.

Can cyclizine cause miscarriage?

There’s no evidence that cyclizine will harm your unborn baby, but for safety it’s best to take it for the shortest possible time.

Can cyclizine harm my baby?

There’s no evidence that cyclizine will harm your unborn baby, but for safety it’s best to take it for the shortest possible time. For more information about how cyclizine can affect you and your baby during pregnancy, read the leaflet about the best use of medicines in pregnancy (BUMPS).

Does cyclizine give you a high?

There is increasing recognition that the intravenous formulation of cyclizine may cause euphoria and dependence (addiction); these side effects may not be reported by patients and be under recognised by healthcare professionals.

Is it safe to take cyclizine in early pregnancy?

I took it during first trimester 3 times a day and it reduced number of times I was vomiting. Baby not born but 20 week scan showed everything looking normal xxx It’s fine, it’s safe, it’s one of the most commonly prescribed medicines for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

Are there any alternatives to cyclizine for babies?

However, it comes with side affects such as increased sickness (annoying as that’s what it is meant to stop) but all of these side affects effect you and not the baby, so please breathe easy in knowing that your baby is fine. If you find it isn’t working, there are multiple alternatives such as phenergen, metoclopramide and ondansetron.

What kind of medicine can you take for nausea during pregnancy?

Promethazine and cyclizine are types of antihistamine commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Studies on the use in pregnancy of antihistamines in general and of cyclizine and promethazine specifically have not shown that these medicines increase the chance of having a baby with a birth defect.

Are there any side effects to taking cyclizine?

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking cyclizine. Alcohol increases the risk of side effects. Cyclizine can be taken by most adults and children aged 6 years and over. Common side effects include feeling sleepy and blurred vision. You can usually take cyclizine when you need it, up to 3 times a day. Cyclizine used to be known by the brand name Valoid.