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8weeks pregnant. nausea is worse. feel food is in throat. can only eat a few bites and vomit. history of hesitant les. should i try zofran (ondansetron) or else?

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Nausea in pregnancy: Zofran is not 1st line-diclegis is, and if your insurance doesn't cover it, try Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or doxylamine/b6.

Answered 6/24/2014

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