TTMA Unisom+ b6

[thepax89]

Gagging and heaving constantly is getting in the way of life.

Do any of you do this combo? How much of each?

Most importantly, does anyone know if it is safe while breastfeeding/diminishes supply? And is it safer than Zofran for pregnancy?

[gratefulgirl]

I do it! My OB said 1 tab (I assumed 25 mg. not 50) of Unisom at bedtime and 3 doses of 25 mg. B6 throughout the day. I have also done half a tab of Unisom at bed and half on the morning before.

No clue on nursing. I'd check with you OB or pediatrician.

My RE considered Diclegis (prescription slow release Unisom+B6) safer than Zofran last pregnancy.

[dc2london]

I think they are walking back on recommending Zofran bc it is perh6not as safe as previously thought, but I haven't seen specific studies or anything anything to support that

[thepax89]

I took Zofran through my daughter's pregnancy (first tri), but how am apprehensive.

I'll talk to my midwife about diclegis at my appointment. Thanks!

[ronniesgirl]

I've been taking diclegis for almost two weeks. It hasn't completely removed my nausea but I credit it with the fact that I haven't puked yet. I do still gag a little (mostly when brushing my teeth or swallowing a large pill). My OB also wrote me for Prenate AM which is a prenatal vitamin with added B6.

I've been taking two diclegis at night and one in the morning and it does take some getting used to. I actual used a sick day after taking my first dose because I literally couldn't keep my eyes open. I've gotten used to it now. I'm still sleepy but I know that's also a first tri thing.

[dc2london]

Luckily my H is very understanding about the fact that I go to bed roughly 10 minutes after the kids

[thepax89]

Dec 26, 2015 14:32:28 GMT -5 babbles said:

Re BF: depends on how old kiddo is. Under six months if their only food is your milk, not a good idea. Production is less and it can cause drowsiness and decreased appetite. Our pediatrician said it's fine if I take a smaller dose (1 or 2 diclegis, not 3) for our 11 month old. I only nurse 3x per day at this point. She gets defrosted milk and a ton of solids otherwise.

My 14 month old nurses about 6-7x/24 hours, but I doubt she gets more than 10 ounces altogether. So supply isn't a huge concern.

And the sleep advice is great. It's true. My daughter is a non-sleeper. On a great night she wakes up once for 30 min. On a crappy night she is up from 1-5 am. (My nausea is worse the next day). We need to get her sleeping.

[dc2london]

I finally got real Unisom and I can not wait to get my kids in bed so I can try it!

[thepax89]

Dec 26, 2015 18:24:17 GMT -5 babbles said:

Well not to suggest you drug your daughter, but throwing it out there - it does transfer to milk. If you're going to try it and start with taking it at night, you might notice she sleeps through the night a bit better. Unisom doing its thing and all.

I've been playing around with 1 or 2 diclegis at night, and 1 or 0 at various times early morning. Could be coincidental, but the day I took one an hour before her typical MOTN nursing, she slept in an hour later than usual. I'd feel guilty if I hadn't gotten a thumbs up from the pharmacist and pediatrician. Dosage is so low, and she's old enough to not need another middle of the night feeding - it's more or less habit at this point.

I mean, the kid is halfway to college practically and has yet to sleep through the night. What's a little sleep aid to give us all some sleep? The midwives assure me that it is safe for BFing, still a bit worried about the transfer to milk