Are there safe medications for morning sickness?
You should always try nondrug remedies first, since it’s best not to expose your developing baby to any drugs if you can help it. But if these approaches don’t bring relief, ask your practitioner which nausea medications she might recommend for you. A variety of drugs — in both pill and suppository form — are considered safe to take for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, although not all of them will work for every woman. Let’s start with what’s available over the counter. Although not officially approved for morning sickness, Emetrol is the only nonprescription nausea medication that’s considered safe during pregnancy. Reflux medications such as Zantac or Pepcid sometimes work for women whose nausea and vomiting is triggered by gastrointestinal distress. You may also have heard of Bendectin, which combines an antihistamine called doxylamine with vitamin B6. This drug was once widely used in the United States to treat morning sickness, but controversy over its safety during pregnanc
