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The Motherisk Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy (NVP) Forum
Motherisk receives questions from around the world about morning sickness symptoms, effects, treatments and ways to cope. Those questions and answers are posted here for anyone to read, provided the reader acknowledges and accepts the proviso and disclaimer below.
NVP Counsellor
Date: 2007-01-19
Question:
I'm 8 1/2 weeks pregnant and have had severe nausea since week 5. I have prescriptions for Phenergan and Zofran. Both have worked only so-so, although I have the minimal dosages.
Last night, I tried 25 mg B6 with 1/2 Unisom tab. I had virtually no night nausea- something the prescriptions didn't even do for me. Plus, I slept great.
I'd like to continue the B6/Unisom combination, but I am concerned about developing a dependency on the Unisom. Do you have any information regarding Unisom dependency/addiction?
Answer:
Unisom is a sedating antihistamine,that is why
you slept so well. Consult your doctor about the combination of B6/Unisom. To our knowledge there should be no risk of addiction.
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