Medications:

• Your doctor may have prescribed Diclectin for you. It is usually taken three times per day - one pill in the morning, one pill in the afternoon, and two pills before bed. The two pills are taken in the evening because most women feel their symptoms are worse in the morning. Diclectin is actually made up of vitamin B6 and an antihistamine.
• Women usually try to avoid medication during pregnancy, especially during the first three months. This is a good idea, but it is important to weigh the risks and benefits. Diclectin is labeled "safe and effective" for pregnancy by Health and Welfare Canada. All women have a 1 - 3 % risk of giving birth to a baby with a malformation and that risk has not been shown to increase by taking Diclectin.
• Extra vitamin B6 is helpful for many women. You can take up to 100mg extra per day (it is also called Pyridoxine).
• Ginger capsules decrease the severity of nausea for some women. You can take 250 mg four times per day or 500mg twice a day.
• Stop taking prenatal vitamins with iron until you are feeling better, but continue taking folic acid.
• If heartburn is also a problem, use Tums as directed on the package (it is also a good source of calcium). If Tums don't work, talk to your doctor about a different medicine that might be more effective.

When Should I Call My Doctor?

• passing dark urine less than three times/day
• dry lips or dryness inside your mouth
• weight loss of 7 - 8 pounds (3 kilograms)
• blood in the vomit

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