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Re: Unisom tablets in pregnancy

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 08:49:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 31 Jul 2001, Julie wrote: >
>Hi
>
>I was wondering if Unisom tablets (not the gelcaps) were safe during the
>second and third trimesters? I was told I could take unisom (half a tab)
>every six hours for morning sickness during the first trimester, but it
>is safe later on? I took a half a one last night because I could not
>sleep but afterwards thought that perhaps I shouldn't have - I also did
>this once before but didnt think it would be a problem since the ob
>prescribed them for sickness, now I am not so sure. Are they safe just
>once in a very great while. during the latter part of the pregnancy? If
>not, what damage could be done (I am 39 weeks pg now and probably took
>another half a one during the 20-28 week period).
>
>Thank you very much for answering.

They are safe to use as long as you follow the directions, and be sure to tell your doc that you are taking them.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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