Is phenegran ok to take while pregnant?

Question

i have been nauseous and vomiting for 4days. my midwife prescribed this, but i don't know the effects it would have on my baby, as i am only 6wks. i can't sleep as well

Answer 1

It's fine, I had to take it for my morning sickness too. But, it didn't work for me and I had to be switched to something stronger (zofran). Your midwife wouldn't give you something that would cause harm to you or the baby! Good luck and I hope it helps!

Answer 2

Each and every drug, both prescription and over the counter, has a pregnancy category assigned to it by the FDA. I will list them below. Category C is iffy and that is what phenergen is. I personally would not take a category C drug, I would only take "B" and as little of it as possible and I did nothing but vomit for the entire 9 months, requiring hospitalizations with both my pregnancies. "B" drugs include zofran and also your over the counter benedryl or dramamine. Good luck and hope this helps.

Category A: Controlled studies in pregnant women fail to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester with no evidence of risk in later trimesters. The possibility of fetal harm appears unlikely. Examples may include: folic acid, vitamin B6 and thyroid medicine in moderation or in prescribed doses.

Category B: Either animal-reproduction studies have not demonstrated a fetal risk, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women, OR animal-reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect (other than a decrease in fertility) that was not confirmed in controlled studies in women in the first trimester and there is no evidence of a risk in later trimesters. Examples may include: some antibiotics, acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspartame (artificial sweetener), famotidine (Pepcid), prednisone (cortisone), insulin (for diabetes), and ibuprofin (Advil, Motrin) before the third trimester. Pregnant women should not take ibuprofen during the last three months of pregnancy.

Category C: Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the fetus (teratogenic or embryocidal effects or other) and there are no controlled studies in women, OR studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the fetus. These drugs may include prochlorperazine (Compazine), Sudafed, fluconazole (Diflucan) and ciprofloxacin (Cipro). Some antidepressants are also included in this group.

Category D: There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk (e.g. if the drug is needed in a life-threatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective). Examples may include alcohol, lithium (used to treat manic depression), phenytoin (Dilantin) and most chemotherapy drugs to treat cancer. In some cases, chemotherapy drugs may be given during pregnancy.

Category X: Studies in animals or human beings have demonstrated fetal abnormalities or there is evidence of fetal risk based on human experience, or both, and the risk of the use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweighs any possible benefit. The drug is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant. Examples may include: drugs to treat skin conditions like cystic acne (Accutane) and psoriasis (Tegison or Soriatane); a sedative (thalidomide); and a drug to prevent miscarriage used up until 1971 in the United States and 1983 in Europe (diethylstilbestrol or DES).

Answer 3

I don't believe that your midwife would prescribe it if it could effect the baby. If in doubt - google it and see if safe to use when pregnant. Good luck and congratulations

Answer 4

If the midwife prescribed it then it should be perfectly safe

Answer 5

Phenergan is a class "C" drug, which means that its safety in pregnancy is not known; however Phenergan is commonly given to pregnant women for nausea. There are other drugs such as Zofran which are a bit safer (class "B")  than Phenergan and don't have the side effect of making you drowsy. Zofran used to be extremely expensive and so some care providers are not in the habit of prescribing it, and insurance companies will balk at paying for it, but the generic version is quite affordable. There are other drugs as well; sometimes you just have to try and see what works for you.

Phenergan would be a good drug to use if you need to sleep. Personally, if I am sleeping I am not eating, so it doesn't help me much.

Answer 6

Early in your pregnancy, it can be used if the benefits outweigh the risks, as with most medications. If your midwife prescribed it its fine. She is licensed and knows what she is doing. In the third trimester however it has been shown to cause fetal seizures. I'm not sure how that works, but thats what I read. so, don't take it in your later pregnancy. It will make you sleepy as well, so that will help.

Answer 7

The doctor wrote it out to me when i was pregnant but i was around 33 weeks.

Answer 8

Many women with bad morning sickness end up taking this medication. It is fine to take, or else it would not be so widely prescribed.

Obviously, as with ANY medication in ANY circumstance, there could be risks or side effects but your midwife/doctor knows all about this and is able to use their professional knowledge to determine the risks vs. benefits. Trust your midwife - or if you truly do not feel you can't trust her, it is a sign you need to find a new one.

Answer 9

yes maam absolutely! i took it last week for the stomach flu! but she told me to only take half! works great with morning sickness too! =]