Phenergan

kristenellyse · May 2013

Anybody taking phenergan for m/s? I'm hesitant to take it because it's a Category C drug and because it's supposed to make you sleepy. Zofran isn't helping my nausea, so my doctor prescribed this. If you've taken it, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

BeachMommy2B · May 2013

I've taken it not pregnant before. It knocked me out! Don't expect to stay up long after taking it. I'm not sure I would take it while pregnant, but then again, I don't have the morning sickness you are having :

aessary03 · May 2013

It makes me sleepy. Did you express your concerns about taking it to your doctor?

Whitterpow · May 2013

I don't take it for m/s, but I've taken it for migraines in the past and it has really helped and it actually doesn't make me sleepy at all. I had the prescription still so I asked the doctor and he said it was fine to take 25 mg if I needed to. I prefer not to take anything but my prenatal if I can avoid it, so I've just been drinking gingerale and its kept the queasiness under control. So far I have been pretty lucky and it hasn't been bad yet.

SiannaBees · May 2013

My doc gave me zofran and phenergan to take when zofran didn't work. I took it my first pregnancy and it worked great. Maybe try half a tab and see how well it works that way for you before trying a full dose.

CaityA83 · May 2013

I took it in my last pregnancy only once. I took either 1/2 or 1/4 and had to call in to work the next day bc I was so drugged I couldn't even walk hardly. It REALLY knocked me out! Be careful! Maybe try taking it on a Friday night when you don't have to work the next day so that if you're super drowsy you won't have to call in...

hjweber · May 2013

SiannaBees:
My doc gave me zofran and phenergan to take when zofran didn't work. I took it my first pregnancy and it worked great. Maybe try half a tab and see how well it works that way for you before trying a full dose.

Exactly this. I preferred the Phenergan over the Zofran as far as relieving morning sickness. I was afraid of it but I needed to stop puking! It helped. Does make you sleepy-but for me it wasn't debilitating sleepiness. DD is healthy as can be.

KateVA · May 2013

It took the nausea away but made me unable to function - it didn't wear off until noon the next day

MEP923 · May 2013

I am allergic to it. It is my only allergy.

natjoli · May 2013

I'm guessing it works different for everyone, as I'm on a fab cocktail of zofran, phenergan, AND reglan. Phenergan works the best for me; reglan gives me the jitters. I'm supposed to take one every 2 hours to keep my constant nausea at bay, but it doesn't always help : its hard having to get up and go to work everyday too. Anyway, is say give it a shot but take it around 7pm or earlier just in case it does knock you out, it'll give you time to sleep it off. In my opinion, I'd rather sleep as much as possible, since I don't feel sick while I'm sleeping! Good luck! This all day sickness makes it so hard I'm 6w5d

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