Question 1

can pregnant women take dramamine (dimenhydrinate)?

Accepted Answer

Discuss w your Dr.: Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) is  FDA pregnancy category B. It is not likely to cause harm to fetus.

Question 2

is dramamine safe to take during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Dramamine: Dramamine is a "category B" medication, and is considered "safe" in pregnancy. Consult your OB provider to assess the actual risks for you before continuing with dramamine.

Question 3

is it okay to take dramamine (dimenhydrinate) while breastfeeding? i took it when i was pregnant(dr said it was ok), so i am assuming it is fine. thanks

Accepted Answer

Safety unknown: Although dramamine (dimenhydrinate) is relatively safe during pregnancy (category b), the safety of dramamine (dimenhydrinate) for a breast feeding infant is officially labeled as "unknown".  It is likely that dramamine (dimenhydrinate) does pass through breast milk. Caution is advised.

Question 4

is dramamine (dimenhydrinate) okay to take for severe motion sickness? i am 5 weeks pregnant

Accepted Answer

Should be: It is classified as a class b drug for pregnancy which means it should be relatively safe.  If at all possible, you should avoid all medications early in pregnancy, the most vulnerable time for the developing fetus.  You should consult with your ob/ gyn doctor ideally.

Question 5

im 35 weeks pregnant, can i take dramamine (dimenhydrinate) for motion sickness? please help!

Accepted Answer

Should be OK: Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) is category b in pregnancy, so is generally considered safe. If ever in doubt, you should ask your OB or pharmacist.

Question 6

i've always suffer of motion sickness now im 16 weeks pregnant still with motion sickness can i take dramamine (dimenhydrinate) for this? and if so,wich dramamine (dimenhydrinate)?

Accepted Answer

Obstetrician: All pregnant women should consult their obstetrician before taking any medications including over the counter ones.

Question 7

i am taking junel 1/20 so my question is can i take dramamine for motion sickness or will
the birth control junel 1/20 loss it effectiveness and  cause pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Still effective: No change in effectiveness. Commonly-used over-the-counter medications (such as Dramamine) do not alter the effectiveness of birth control pills. This is assuming a person is not sick with vomiting or rapid diarrhea, or some other condition that decreases the absorption of a swallowed birth control pill.

Question 8

can u take dimenhydrinate and vitamin b 6 together during pregnancy i am taking 100 mg of vitamin b6 and 50 mg of dimenhydrinate everyday ?

Accepted Answer

Safe medications: These are safe medications for use.  Each individual should always confirm their prescriptions with their doctor.

Question 9

is it safe to have dimenhydrinate  25mg in a day during pregnancy to fight excessive nausea and keep liquid down.  
its her 6th week of pregnancy. ?

Accepted Answer

No: all medications must be avoided during pregnancy unless your physician has specifically prescribed one that must be taken. otherwise, au natural is the only way and your baby will love you for it.

Question 10

can i take dramamine (dimenhydrinate) with celexa ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: According to epocrates, there are no interactions between dramamine (dimenhydrinate) & celexa.

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Is dramamine (dimenhydrinate) okay to take for severe motion sickness? i am 5 weeks pregnant

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Im 35 weeks pregnant, can i take dramamine (dimenhydrinate) for motion sickness? please help!

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I've always suffer of motion sickness now im 16 weeks pregnant still with motion sickness can i take dramamine (dimenhydrinate) for this? and if so,wich dramamine (dimenhydrinate)?

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I am taking junel 1/20 so my question is can i take dramamine for motion sickness or will the birth control junel 1/20 loss it effectiveness and cause pregnancy?

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Can u take dimenhydrinate and vitamin b 6 together during pregnancy i am taking 100 mg of vitamin b6 and 50 mg of dimenhydrinate everyday ?

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Is it safe to have dimenhydrinate 25mg in a day during pregnancy to fight excessive nausea and keep liquid down. its her 6th week of pregnancy. ?

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Can i take dramamine (dimenhydrinate) with celexa ?

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