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ZOFRAN

Ladies dont take zofran!! The medicine used for morning sickness. There was a recall. It doubles the risk of birth defects when used in the first trimester. I'm not a dr/nurse or in the medical field of any sort... i saw it on tv and Googled the recall is all.
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My doc said the same. But I can definitely understand as women we'd rather be safe than sorry. It seems we have so much to worry about trying to stay healthy for our babies! Such blessings!
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I seen the commercial as well and naturally got worried. So I asked both my OB and an ER doctor about this very thing.. it is not true. Very little to pretty much no risk, otherwise they would not prescribe it. It it has been used for a long time by many doctors on pregnant women.
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U could opt for promethazine also, but it makes u very drowsy!
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I also saw the commercial & spoke with my doc about it. She said not to worry & that zofran has been prescribed for years. I don't think any physician would prescribe it if there was a true risk. Either way, it has not been recalled.
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Yes! I was given the meds but had a feeling not to take them after looking it up.... and then i seen the commercial. So glad i didnt take them.
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thanks for the info.
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