m 7 weeks pregnant and I went to the Dr last week and my Dr prescribed Zofran. The problem is everytime I take this medicine, I see the commercial on TV that talks about Zofran causing some birth defects. Is anyone else taking this medicine or have heard these birth defects. Thanks!
I was taking Zofran my first pregnancy from 4 wks right when I had found out to 6-7 months and my daughter was perfectly healthy. So far this pregnancy I have been on it since 7 wks and still taking it at 22 wks and my baby boy is growing big and healthy. It is bs that they called you, I would of went off.
You do realize that the commercials are not backed up medically? Zofran is a class b drug classified by the FDA. Do your research and not believe everything a fake lawyer puts on a commercial. They do commercials like that for every medication. There's always a risk associated with any drug. A doctor wouldn't prescribe it if the risks outweighed the benefits.
I am taking zofran and it's perfectly safe and a class b drug. The ads on tv are just lawyers trying to get money for a case they can't prove. The birth defects they state are the most common among all babies born no matter a family history or not. Don't be afraid to take it if you need it. If you are that afraid though, look up the study of 600,000 pregnant women in denmark in 2013 that proved it was safe.
Has anyone else taken zofran while preg? I read that it was bad for baby one some sites and is a miracle drug on others. I'm just concerned and would never want to take anything that could harm my baby.
I had to switch my prenatal because it was making me sick. The one I'm on now doesn't seem to help or hurt me. I'm just over it and ready to be in my 3rd month.
However I saw on the TV that zofran causes birth defects! So of course I did more research. Zofran is a class C drug. Meaning they don't really have proof either way [as to if it does or does not affect babies] it was originally made for people who get nausea while undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
So here's my question. Is it safe? I'm not saying my 2 miscarriages were because of Zorn but who knows!
Is there any other med you ladies have been prescribed? Did it help?
I am 20 weeks and have been on Zofran for about 9 weeks - I am a teacher and running out of class to puke just doesn't work with 2nd graders! I just take 1/2 of a pill in the morning and I'm good to go. I've gotten overly confident a few times and tried to go off of it, but every time I end up puking all day, so I'm stuck for a while. Luckily, I'm family friends with the head of a NICU and he has assured me that there are no side affects for baby - all of my appts.
I don't know why you would take both. Promethazine is another form of medication for nausea and it's side effects are HORRIBLE. Zofran is a first class drug (I've been using it for several months) and I don't see any reason for you to be on both. I would definitely question your doctor and demand some form of explanation. Plus always remember, just because it is prescribed, doesn't mean you have to take it.
I'm so dang backed up from my Zofran did you ladies find a stool softner that worked well for you? I'm going today after class to get one.... its been like 4 days since a normal BM and I'm desperate my stomach is killing me!
I've lost 7 pounds since I've been pregnant due to the morning sickness and appetite loss, so my doctor prescribed me Zofran but I really don't want to take it. I'm sure y'all seen the commercials and I looked it up and it does cause those things. What should I do?
Yea nothing helped mine when I tried the natural remedies. Besides cold water sometimes... but I had to get Zofran prescribed from my doctor because omg i couldn't handle it and I had work and class that I couldn't miss.
Try tums for heartburn they are safe during pregnancy and zofran is a b class drug and is considered somewhat safe during pregnancy but there also has been birth defects but if you can't keep anything down then I would take the chance. Try gingerale and crackers first before putting your baby in any possible harm but if you can't keep anything down I think it would be worth taking zofran to stop the vomiting.
Zofran is like any other drug. It's a drug. There are tons of medications that doctors say are ok but as always, there are going to be risks. There are different classifications though and Zofran along with Tylenol and Sudafed are considered class "a" which means there is little risk to the baby. I have taken it with baby #2, #3 and now with baby #4. I never had a problem with missed doses because it was prescribed for every 4 hours as needed.
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