I hate my PNV

MrsMommyQ · January 2010

I take PreNexa and I HATE it. You have to take it 1 hour after you eat and 2 hours before a meal. It sounds silly, but I have such a hard time "scheduling" when to take it. I have a really hard time with big meals and do much better if I eat small amounts all day long. So finding a 3 hour stretch where I dont eat a thing is really a PIA! And, I can't take it before bed bc you can't lie down for 30 minutes after taking it. Grrrrrrrrr

delem · January 2010

Yikes. That sounds like a pain in the rear.

MWoodside · January 2010

I was taking that until I was switched for another reason 2 weeks ago, but I spoke to the pharmacist about the regulations you mention &:

-you can eat with it if you want. He said it's no big deal & doesn't make it less effective.

-the 30 min before lying down thing is only to prevent heartburn so if you don't have that then it doesn't matter.

silverrox15 · January 2010

aw can u switch? i take target brand and i just pop it before i go to bed at night. doc said it was a good one and approved it.

MrsMommyQ · January 2010

MWoodside:
I was taking that until I was switched for another reason 2 weeks ago, but I spoke to the pharmacist about the regulations you mention &:
-you can eat with it if you want. He said it's no big deal & doesn't make it less effective.
-the 30 min before lying down thing is only to prevent heartburn so if you don't have that then it doesn't matter.

Wow--thanks for the info. Tomorrow I'm going to try taking it 30 min after I eat, and waiting 30 min to eat again. That's pretty do-able for me. And, if it works and I dont feel sick, I'll be thrilled!

ezbakejess · January 2010

I take Target brand too. My doc had me add Expecta (DHA) when I hit 2nd tri.

They have never upset my stomach- I take them in the morning and they've been fine. I also like them because they're small and coated, so they're easy to take.