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Here in the US they usually prescribe Zofran (Ondansetron is the generic name). I needed it this time from about 6 weeks until 12 weeks. I still have my moments...but at least now I can suck on a sour candy and that works just fine.
And despite my girly looking ultrasound pic, I am going to have a hard time believing until this baby pops out. :D I feel like I'm just too excited for a girl so it's just GOT to be a boy.
I just looked it up and it has some really weird side effects! Did you find it helped? Probably can't get it here anyway but I'll try anything!!!
I think I can possibly get Zofran but thinking it might be the same as diclectin:( pooh just looked it up while writing thus and it sounds like it is stronger!! Going to check if I can get it here! My poor friend threw up at the mall today ( she's only 7 weeks, poor thing) so am ahead of myself here to try and help her too!
Coocoobananas - just saw your posts and had to jump in. GET THE ZOFRAN. Seriously. I've tried most things, including Diclectin - its useless. Zofran wont necessarily take away all the nausea - but you wont throw up/gag and it helps with the constant salivating etc....
However, there are side effects with Zofran. I find the only one I really get is severe constipation. But I have finally worked out a way around that. I take half a Zofran before I get out of bed in the morning. Another half if I start getting the urge to throw up again (usually just after lunch). Then one Maxalon at bedtime as it can make you a little drowsy. Maxalon is also known as Reglan in Nth America. The Maxalon has the pleasant effect of encouraging a bowel movement in the morning when you wake up and so it balances out the hideous constipation that the Zofran causes. I don't find Maxalon strong enough to help during the day but its good for night-time. I will have to up my dosage of Zofran as the 1st trimester progresses. Another thing is that Zofran is really expensive in some countries. Cost me $80 for 10 tablets in Australia. But its so worth it just to be able to leave the house without fear of throwing up.
I also wear the sea-bands 24/7. Good luck. Hope you (and your friend) feel better soon. MS is miserable.
It is terrible that we have to go through this hey! I must agree about the maxalon causing drowsiness.. I felt like I was asleep on my feet but you are normally tired first trimester anyway. I found it didn't completely take nausea away just stopped vomiting and felt better than I did. I was willing to put up with tiredness for that. Good luck!!
Sounds promising for a boy then! I was way worse this time but stillQuote:
Originally Posted by TTC5
not convinced its a girl :(
Yeah I am not convinced either lolQuote:
Originally Posted by sallygal
Just pure luck I guess lol
Oh my heck...Zofran is a God send!!! I started feeling sick today and think I'll order some. I waited sooooo long to get it with my last pregnancy (1st time I ever had it) I knew I'd jump right on it for the next. Makes it so I can function again!
Thanks ladies... Not knocked up yet, but I know what's coming when I am! So appreciate the input:)
My ONLY side effect, which I commented on here about before, was the severe constipation. It's so true. I would much rather be constipated than feeling like death all of the time, though! I just made sure I had my little bit of coffee, high fiber cereal, and lots of water. Then on Fridays I would take Milk of Magnesia (as suggested by the nurse). :D