What to Take for Morning Sickness

While it is generally recommended to try changes in diet/exercise and first, sometimes you may need medication. This page will go over the available medications that are used to treat severe nausea and morning sickness.

Over the Counter Medications

Vitamin B6
Many doctors recommend taking a vitamin B6 supplement to help before trying any other medications. 100mg (or less) of vitamin B6 each day has been shown to help ease nausea and vomiting. Many foods such as banana, carrots, nuts, etc. contain vitmain B6 - so if your diet is already high in vitmain B6 items, you may not need a supplement.

Antihistamines
Antihistamines can be used to treat vomiting and nausea during pregnancy. Many doctors recommend doxylamine (which is actually a sleeping pill named Unisom Nighttime Sleep-Aid). As with all medications, you should check with your doctor before taking.

Emetrol
Emetrol is an over-the-counter nausea medication. While it is considered safe for pregnancy, is hasn't been officially approved for morning sickness.

Pepcid and Zantac
If one of your morning sickness triggers is acid reflux or gastrointestinal distress, then Pepcid and zantac can help to prevent the stress some foods put on your digestive system.

Prescription Only

Zofran
Zofran is a prescription anti-nausea medication that is usually prescribed to people who have had surgery, are undergoing chemotherapy, or are taking medication that creates high levels of nausea.

Other Prescription Drugs:

Compazine
Tigan
Phenergan

IV Drugs

Antihistamines
Dopamine Antagonists
Serotonin Antagonists
Chlorpromazine
Glucocorticoids
Droperidol

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