S/O Morning Sickness: Anyone Taking Diclegis?

[MissMusic]

Has anyone taken Diclegis for nausea?
I just switched to a midwife and they gave me this medication in the hopes that I can have 1 freakin' day with a moment thats sickness-free.

Did just 2 tablets work? Did it make you very sleepy and for how long? I need to make sure I can get up in the morning, and I'm pretty sensitive to OTC sleep aids.

I'm dying here, you guys...

[jags8]

I'm not taking Diclegis, but it contains the same anti-histamine that is in Unisom, which is used as a sleep aid. So if you are taking it during the day, it's no wonder you are sleepy. A friend of mine was told by her doctor to take a different non-drowsy allergy medicine (Claritin? Can't remember), so that may be worth asking your midwife about.

[wittyandwaiting]

I'm taking Diclectin, which I believe is the Canadian equivalent. I'm taking four a day: 2 before bed, one in the morning and afternoon.

Not sure if the dosing if different here though

[MissMusic]

I haven't taken it yet, I'm going to start tonight. I needed to work early this morning so I didn't want to wake up sleepy. I'll see how I feel, I sure hope its better...

[minae01]

I take it. I've been on it for 2 weeks now. I take two at night before bed. Sometimes I take one more in the morning. I didn't take an extra this morning and I'm regretting it!

The first night, I took one and I was soooo tired. I could barely move in the morning. It has since gotten better, even after upping my dose to two. But those first few days, I was in a fog. I still feel a little drowsy while taking it, but it doesn't affect my teaching too much. You're a teacher, too, right? I'm wondering if you could wait to take your first dose until Friday night so you can see how it affects you. If you can't wait, maybe start with one at night.

[Ann612]

I took it during our vacation last week - I just wouldn't have been able to enjoy anything without it.

I took 2 before bedtime. I was fine the next day. Definitely took the edge off. I only felt very slight nausea, certainly not enough to be bothered or to take more.

[MissMusic]

Aug 26, 2015 8:08:05 GMT -5 minae01 said:

I take it. I've been on it for 2 weeks now. I take two at night before bed. Sometimes I take one more in the morning. I didn't take an extra this morning and I'm regretting it!

The first night, I took one and I was soooo tired. I could barely move in the morning. It has since gotten better, even after upping my dose to two. But those first few days, I was in a fog. I still feel a little drowsy while taking it, but it doesn't affect my teaching too much. You're a teacher, too, right? I'm wondering if you could wait to take your first dose until Friday night so you can see how it affects you. If you can't wait, maybe start with one at night.

AHhh this is exactly what I wanted to know!
I took it last night and I was in a total fog until about 3pm today.  It was awful.  I was going to cut the dose in half to 1 pill before bed to try to mitigate all of that.

I'm a teacher, but I teach children's music classes.  I teach weekends too, so waiting until Friday is a good idea, except I'd still be working.  Argh! 

[grilledcheese]

Are any of you just taking this for constant nausea but not vomiting?

I am miserable but not sure if my ob will give me anything since I am not throwing up...

[Ann612]

Aug 27, 2015 13:36:11 GMT -5 grilledcheese said:

Are any of you just taking this for constant nausea but not vomiting?

I am miserable but not sure if my ob will give me anything since I am not throwing up...

yes.  I only actually vomited 2 or 3 times, but I was feeling ill to the point where if I didn't keep my mind off of it, I felt like I could have thrown up at any time.  All day long.  

As soon as I told my nurse this, she gave me a ton of samples.  They say to take 2 to start, but I have found that only one at night does enough of a trick to allow me to function normally.  

[MissMusic]

Aug 27, 2015 13:36:11 GMT -5 grilledcheese said:

Are any of you just taking this for constant nausea but not vomiting?

I am miserable but not sure if my ob will give me anything since I am not throwing up...

I've only puked like a pro for a short time and I've managed to keep to a minimum now.  The midwife said its ok for crippling nausea too.  Can't hurt to ask!

[grilledcheese]

Thanks ladies!

I called my docitor and they are filling me a prescription for Diclegis!

I am so relieved I am almost crying. Of course their computers were down so I had trouble getting a hold of them.

[wittyandwaiting]

I just wanted to state for the record that I've been on Diclectin (which according to Google is the same thing as Dilegis) for a few weeks now. Once we actually figured out what dose worked for me, life has been amazing. The first few days I did feel groggy, and even slept through my alarm once, but after about three days it's been a nonissue and I'm feeling great.

I was actually throwing up multiple times a day and I haven't thrown up in five days which is amazing and for the most part I'm not feeling nauseous unless it's situational, like being too hot, or smelling certain foods which is a huge improvement over the generalized and constant nausea that I was experiencing.

[wittyandwaiting]

grilledcheese hooray! Relief is on the way!

[minae01]

How is it working for you, MissMusic? I hope you're feeling better.

[MissMusic]

Aug 29, 2015 13:01:01 GMT -5 minae01 said:

How is it working for you, MissMusic? I hope you're feeling better.

Thanks for asking!
Its works!  I'm less nauseated in the morning, overnight and most of the day.  However, I'm sooo sleepy!  I need a nap at like noon, then again at 4pm.  I'm only taking the 2 pills at night.  I figure its better than the alternative of heaving and not eating, though.

I tried 1 pill last night and 1 pill when I woke up.  It worked OK; I was still a little queasy and I've been sleeping on the couch for over an hour now.  I might just go back to the regular dose.