Zofran / Ondansetron, anyone?

DevotedMommy · Dec 23rd, 2008, 12:14 PM

So this is the deal... An Emergency Room doctor prescribed Zofran for me (anti-vomitting medication)... I asked if it was safe during pregnancy and he said yes. I checked with the pharmacist and she say yes. So I have been taking it for 6 weeks now (since my ER visit at 7 weeks). It definitely helps... but yesterday I read on Wikipedia that "It is also used off-label to treat hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnant women, but there is no conclusive data available on its safety in pregnancy, especially during the first trimester."

WTF???? I am so freaked out now because they told me it was safe but they really don't know if it's safe!!! I didn't use it today, thus the vomitting thread I started separately from this, because I am so freaked out. Anyone remember the thalidomide horrors???

Does anyone else have experience with taking Zofran / Ondansetron while pregnant? Did your babies turn out normally? I know it's no guarantee but I am worried sick about this now.

MegGem · Dec 23rd, 2008, 12:46 PM

I haven't taken it but I hear a lot of women use it for severe morning sickness. I believe it is safe. Don't always trust Wikipedia, that is the site that people can go in and edit information themselves. I just googled it and it is categorized as FDA category B. That means it is considered safe. If you are still concerned, I would talk to your doctor and see what your options are.

Jkelmum · Dec 23rd, 2008, 13:00 PM

I had it bk in 1999 with katie and she is a healthy 8 yr old xxx

Gabrielle · Dec 23rd, 2008, 13:20 PM

Oh hunnie it is safe for pregnancy! I took it everyday through my whole pregnancy. its one of the best and the most expensive. It has the least sideeffects and works wonderrs! Dont worry I used it with both of my preganices and dont think i would have made it without it!

Gabrielle · Dec 23rd, 2008, 13:22 PM

Oh btw I was diganosed with hyperemesis and thats why i took it. i first took in orally then when i had a picc line inserted i gave it through the iv. My kids were born 2months early but it had nothing to do with that medication. Its a class B which is safe during pregnancy. FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Keep taking it hun and dont worry.

dizzy duck · Dec 23rd, 2008, 14:12 PM

If the sickness is that bad and stopped but now returned because you ceased then I would start taking it again. It is cat B and is safe and better than being sick all the time. If you are worried then check with your doctor again. Hope it sorts out. Take care

XX

DevotedMommy · Dec 23rd, 2008, 14:29 PM

Thanks everyone... my husband was begging me to take it today... now I am at work and am ready to vomit any minute but I don't have the medicine with me. I can't stand this. I will take it tomorrow. Today has been hell. I actually thought that maybe things were getting better and I didn't need it... now I know it WAS helping...

dizzy duck · Dec 23rd, 2008, 14:32 PM

I really hope it helps again and settles down straight away. Merry Christmas, Take care

XX

MegGem · Dec 23rd, 2008, 14:42 PM

It will do more harm to your baby if you are vomiting all the time and dehydrated and losing nutrients than if you are taking this medication (which really is supposed to be safe so don't worry!) I'm glad that it does help you. Take it and enjoy your pregnancy the most you can!

Hope you feel better asap.

Gabrielle · Dec 23rd, 2008, 15:01 PM

Yes just like Meggem said..it will do more harm to your baby....also you. You will become dehyrated which will cause contractions which can end in preterm labor. Also your boby starts to eat up stored fat cells which is no good for you. As well as you lose nutrietents and when you become dehyrated and all this your postassium level can drop dangeroulsy low..and potassium is key to your heart. Take your meds and you will feel better then you do now.

I wanted to mention that i work in the er and we prescribe Zofran to many pregnant women, and I've given it to them through the iv...and i call tell you I would never give a drug if it wasnt safe.

Take care and I hope this passes soon.

Dec 23rd, 2008, 12:14 PM	#1
DevotedMommy Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 330	Zofran / Ondansetron, anyone? So this is the deal... An Emergency Room doctor prescribed Zofran for me (anti-vomitting medication)... I asked if it was safe during pregnancy and he said yes. I checked with the pharmacist and she say yes. So I have been taking it for 6 weeks now (since my ER visit at 7 weeks). It definitely helps... but yesterday I read on Wikipedia that "It is also used off-label to treat hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnant women, but there is no conclusive data available on its safety in pregnancy, especially during the first trimester." WTF???? I am so freaked out now because they told me it was safe but they really don't know if it's safe!!! I didn't use it today, thus the vomitting thread I started separately from this, because I am so freaked out. Anyone remember the thalidomide horrors??? Does anyone else have experience with taking Zofran / Ondansetron while pregnant? Did your babies turn out normally? I know it's no guarantee but I am worried sick about this now.

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 12:46 PM	#2
MegGem Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 716	I haven't taken it but I hear a lot of women use it for severe morning sickness. I believe it is safe. Don't always trust Wikipedia, that is the site that people can go in and edit information themselves. I just googled it and it is categorized as FDA category B. That means it is considered safe. If you are still concerned, I would talk to your doctor and see what your options are.

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 13:00 PM	#3
Jkelmum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my own bubble Posts: 17,575	I had it bk in 1999 with katie and she is a healthy 8 yr old xxx

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 13:20 PM	#4
Gabrielle Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,605	Oh hunnie it is safe for pregnancy! I took it everyday through my whole pregnancy. its one of the best and the most expensive. It has the least sideeffects and works wonderrs! Dont worry I used it with both of my preganices and dont think i would have made it without it!

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 13:22 PM	#5
Gabrielle Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,605	Oh btw I was diganosed with hyperemesis and thats why i took it. i first took in orally then when i had a picc line inserted i gave it through the iv. My kids were born 2months early but it had nothing to do with that medication. Its a class B which is safe during pregnancy. FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Keep taking it hun and dont worry.

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 14:12 PM	#6
dizzy duck Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 5,199	If the sickness is that bad and stopped but now returned because you ceased then I would start taking it again. It is cat B and is safe and better than being sick all the time. If you are worried then check with your doctor again. Hope it sorts out. Take care XX

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 14:29 PM	#7
DevotedMommy Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 330	Thanks everyone... my husband was begging me to take it today... now I am at work and am ready to vomit any minute but I don't have the medicine with me. I can't stand this. I will take it tomorrow. Today has been hell. I actually thought that maybe things were getting better and I didn't need it... now I know it WAS helping...

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 14:32 PM	#8
dizzy duck Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 5,199	I really hope it helps again and settles down straight away. Merry Christmas, Take care XX

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 14:42 PM	#9
MegGem Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 716	It will do more harm to your baby if you are vomiting all the time and dehydrated and losing nutrients than if you are taking this medication (which really is supposed to be safe so don't worry!) I'm glad that it does help you. Take it and enjoy your pregnancy the most you can! Hope you feel better asap.

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 15:01 PM	#10
Gabrielle Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,605	Yes just like Meggem said..it will do more harm to your baby....also you. You will become dehyrated which will cause contractions which can end in preterm labor. Also your boby starts to eat up stored fat cells which is no good for you. As well as you lose nutrietents and when you become dehyrated and all this your postassium level can drop dangeroulsy low..and potassium is key to your heart. Take your meds and you will feel better then you do now. I wanted to mention that i work in the er and we prescribe Zofran to many pregnant women, and I've given it to them through the iv...and i call tell you I would never give a drug if it wasnt safe. Take care and I hope this passes soon.

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