Zofran unsafe for baby?

whatdreamsmaycome · December 2015

Did a search on google and found disturbing info on Zofran risk to baby. Do doctors really prescribe this to women? I keep reading on the forums here that a lot of women take it for nausea. Are they unaware of the potential harm to baby? I avoid any medications during pregnancy if I can help it. Suffering from nausea myself and wishing there was a safe cure.

https://www.fertilitycenter.com/fertility_cares_blog/fda-warns-against-zofran-use-in-pregnancy/

acadia07 · December 2015

1. There is a safe medication called Diclegis that you can take for nausea. Some people rely on medication to eat and drink. If everyone could get by without it, they would.

2. Nothing has been proven about Zofran. Doctors are prescribing it less because of the lawsuits, but nothing is concrete. I took Zofran regularly during my first two pregnancies and my babies were big and perfectly healthy. I take it occasionally this pregnancy to stop vomiting, but Diclegis is helping a lot with my general sickness, so I need Zofran much less.

WVUPetunia · December 2015

I took it with my son 3+ years ago before they came out with all of that information. It worked very well and my son is fine, fortunately.

I'm not going to judge other women who take it because that is between them and their obstetricians, and I assume that together they have weighed the risks/benefits as with any medication. There are safe drugs out there, such as Diclegis, which is Class A. You could talk to your doctor about it.

Hear Me Ro · December 2015

I took Zofran 6+ years ago and my son is perfectly healthy.

This time around, I'll probably try diclegis (never heard of it before, but why not). Zofran worked great, but it constipated me a lot

DarkCat · December 2015

My mother took Zofran 14 years ago and my brother was completely fine. I recently called my midwife and she will discuss with my OB if I can get a prescription. I don't need it on a regular bases. Mainly when I'm at work or need to be able to eat.

DobbysSock · December 2015

You know, as mothers we can get a lot of criticism and judgment about pretty much all of the choices we make. There is a way to share information that you find without coming across as judgmental and holier than thou. We all love our babies just as much as you do, and I'm sure any woman who has chosen to take a medication during pregnancy that comes with risks has discussed it thoroughly with their trained medical professional and weighed the risk vs. benefit. Most of them would probably stop taking any medications they are on in a heartbeat if it was possible, just to minimize any possible risk.

Congratulations on not taking any medication while pregnant. Not everyone is so lucky.

dolewhipper · December 2015

@DobbysSock

Taymiller · December 2015

DobbysSock said:
You know, as mothers we can get a lot of criticism and judgment about pretty much all of the choices we make. There is a way to share information that you find without coming across as judgmental and holier than thou. We all love our babies just as much as you do, and I'm sure any woman who has chosen to take a medication during pregnancy that comes with risks has discussed it thoroughly with their trained medical professional and weighed the risk vs. benefit. Most of them would probably stop taking any medications they are on in a heartbeat if it was possible, just to minimize any possible risk.

Congratulations on not taking any medication while pregnant. Not everyone is so lucky.

Yes to all of this! Risk vs benefit!

BostonBaby1 · December 2015

@DobbysSock FTW!

whatdreamsmaycome said:
Did a search on google and found disturbing info on Zofran risk to baby. Do doctors really prescribe this to women? I keep reading on the forums here that a lot of women take it for nausea. Are they unaware of the potential harm to baby? I avoid any medications during pregnancy if I can help it. Suffering from nausea myself and wishing there was a safe cure.

https://www.fertilitycenter.com/fertility_cares_blog/fda-warns-against-zofran-use-in-pregnancy/

There are women who NEED Zofran because without it, they cannot keep down any food or fluids and dehydration/malnutrition is real. Google Hyperemesis Gravardium. This is just one medication and one condition. Honestly, not all of us are so lucky as to be able to avoid all medication in pregnancy. It doesn't make us unaware or somehow subpar if our doctors have deemed that the benefits outweigh the risk.

msuzannah · December 2015

Have you ever realized that every single medication that is "safe" during pregnancy at one point in time will have a law suit saying that it caused a defect. I talked to my dr about this because I was terrified to take it after having 2 previous mc and he brought in a TON of research. Even though there is a law suit you are not likely to cause damage to your baby. In fact living in a city and breathing in everything there is just as likely to cause issues. For me personally I absolutely have to take something for nausea or I'll end up destroying my body and most likely lose the baby. Congratulations that you don't have to take anything but before posting something (that in my opinion comes off judgy and rude) take some steps back and realize there are lots of us who have to make hard decisions and weigh out a lot of risks and benefits.

PugsandKisses · December 2015

Do you also know that women posting on forums is not an scientific research method?

And I have read the FDA's stance on Zofran. Have you?

I have also read the lastst research on it.

But I guess some fear mongering money gabby Lawler has made up your mind w/o any confirmation.

Stupid scientific evidence be damned.

ButterMyBiscuit · December 2015

And..who are you?? You've posted nothing else on this website. Just this judgmental thread. Go fly a kite.

CosmoAnne1 · December 2015

Yes op you come off as rude and judgmental. I had to take zofran my last 2 pregnancies. From the time I opened my eyes in the morning until the time I went to bed I would dry heave or throw up constantly. I had no energy I couldn't move without being sick. It was horrible. I couldn't function in anyway. So it was either become severely malnourished & dehydrated and possibly lose the baby or take Zofran. I spoke with my OB about taking it this pregnancy when needed and he explained to me everthing and if I need it I will take it. I'm sick but function so I will hold off. I take it this is your first pregnancy? You need to think before posting or asking questions like this. In person or online. You could have asked it differently and received nicer responses. Pregnancy & mother hood we all do what is best for our children. Please don't be so judgmental or you will have a hell of a time as a parent. Good luck!

MrsRo731 · December 2015

DobbysSock said:

You know, as mothers we can get a lot of criticism and judgment about pretty much all of the choices we make. There is a way to share information that you find without coming across as judgmental and holier than thou. We all love our babies just as much as you do, and I'm sure any woman who has chosen to take a medication during pregnancy that comes with risks has discussed it thoroughly with their trained medical professional and weighed the risk vs. benefit. Most of them would probably stop taking any medications they are on in a heartbeat if it was possible, just to minimize any possible risk.

Congratulations on not taking any medication while pregnant. Not everyone is so lucky.

megstervt · December 2015

I swore I would take no medication during my pregnancy. Then week 6 came and I went from feeling queasy and nauseous, to being completely unable to function. I went a full 24 hours without being able to keep down a single bite of food or drop of liquid. Medication was the only thing that made eating and drinking and functioning as a semi-normal person possible. I would do anything for this child and, yes, being able to successfully eat and drink is essential. So while I would suffer through some nausea, and did, there is a point that it's more unhealthy for myself and my child and medication is essential.

Nerdchild · December 2015

What's that quote about people stirring pots being required to lick spoons?

O.P., you and I are the lucky ones. Yeah, I've had symptoms; I've ached, I've vomited, I've been constipated, I've had a nagging cough for weeks. It sucks, but my symptoms have been entirely manageable and I would absolutely NEVER begrudge a mother taking a medication that was doctor prescribed and cleared. My doctor gave me a list of OTC's that were safe to take during pregnancy. I haven't had to use them yet, do you know why? I wasn't unbearably miserable, and my work schedule/coworkers have been absolutely fabulous about letting me take the time to just sleep it off. I am fucking LUCKY, that doesn't make me a pregnancy guru.

MDmomma1217 · December 2015

I took Zofran my entire pregnancy (6 years ago) and my daughter is perfectly healthy. I was throwing up on average 7 times a day and lost a lot of weight. I had to take something to stay healthy for myself and my baby. A big difference between Diclegis and Zofran is with Diclegis you have to take every day, Zofran you don't necessarily have to take, maybe just on a day that you are especially struggling with nausea.

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