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So I never had nausea/vomiting bad enough with my first pregnancy to warrant the use of any drugs. With this baby, I landed myself in hospital, dehydrated and miserable... unable to keep down even crackers and water. My doctor has suggested Diclectin. I'm super nervous about using any medications, even tylenol while pregnant but I can't feed the two of us like this and I've already lost weight. I know this medication is as old as the hills but it still makes me nervous... especially since the FDA seems to change their minds daily about what is safe and what isn't. For example I just read a news story about Zofran being linked I cleft palate and heart defects. Just looking for some advice and reassurance from other moms who have taken this. Thanks in advance.

I had to take it for both of my pregnancies because I was so sick with both of them. It helped a lot and made it easier to function. Both of my kids are perfectly healthy and happy. I was very hesitant at first but am glad I took it and would take it again. Good luck to you and I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes smoothly!

I have two healthy, smart, normal teenagers with whose pregnancies I took diclectin. And I know others who took it as well who had perfectly normal babies. Basically all it is is a B vitamin (B6 I think) and an antihistamine. You could try just taking B6 if you're that worried, but honestly it's been around for decades, and if it were 'bad' there would be evidence by now.

I was nearly hospitalized the first time around, diclectin helped me function. I was still mildly ill even with taking the stuff, but it helped me keep down food and liquids.  
 
Second pregnancy was not as bad, but still bad enough to take the diclectin.  
 
Both kids are happy and healthy.  
 
I did try the B6 as well first, but it did not seem to help on it's own.

Used Diclectin with my first pregnancy.  
 
I have a very rambunctious 5 year old boy who is starting kindergarten in September. I did not use it for my second and they are both similar in terms of development thus far. My second is almost 2.  
 
The only thing I would recommend is being wary of the dosage. I was prescribed 2 in the morning and 1 at night and it just made me feel cracked out. I reduced it to 1 per day in the morning and I was fine. Everyone is different though! I only used it for the first trimester as well because I was feeling better by the second.  
 
Good luck! Congrats on the upcoming baby!

I had to use it during my pregnancy otherwise I wouldn't have made it through the first 4 months! It worked for me and I have a healthy and happy 6 month old boy now! I also used ginger ale and peppermint tea (not at the same time) to help settle my stomach. Hope you feel better soon!

Used Diclectin with my first pregnancy and my son is almost 4 haven't noticed any difference in development etc from his younger brother who I didn't use it with he is 2 both the same growth and development...  
 
One thing I did notice however is with my first pregnancy I took prenatal vitamins and always was nauseous and my second I only took folic acid (recommended by my Dr) and wasn't nauseous at all... Both boys 2 totally different pregnancies.  
I found ginger gravol helped as well if you can manage to keep it down that is.  
Good luck

Used it four times now. We do have 1 child with autism, but I highly doubt that it was from diclectin.  
I was so sick with all of my kids, so I couldn't go without it. I was actually given the ok to take a bit of gravol when I needed it as well. Would not have been able to function without the diclectin. That being said, it did not cure the sickness, but it certainly took the edge off so that I could at least try and function normally.  

I took this during pregnancy and it made a huge difference. I still felt nauseous from time to time but I wasn't throwing up everyday.  
The reason doctors and midwifes prescribe this is because it is proven to be safe for expecting moms and their babies. I wouldn't worry, they are very, very cautious about what they give pregnant women these days.

watch out for zinc....it can make a lot of people nauseous. Made me so ill I had to discontinue them.

Took it until halfway through my second trimester twice a day. Was still sick some days but it was better than all day every day. My 18 month old is super smart and adventerous and was just told by his dr today that he is developing normally (and is even ahead in some areas).  
Taking diclectin won't affect the baby at all

4th pregnancy, in my third trimester, still taking 4 pills a day. Did not take it during my first two pregnancies (was not available where I lived, wish it had been). My third child is 3 and in no way developmentally different to my first two.

My 3rd pregnancy was, hell. I threw up from morning until night, everyday. I could usually eat just before bed 9-11 PM. I lost weight, I was overweight to begin with and had lost weight in my previous pregnancies as well, without being sick. I did not take anything for it. Looking back, I probably should have. I think it was possibly stress, due to me being with and having the child of someone I knew that was not meant for me, in a very far off way, we tried to make it work, it did not. Towards the end of my pregnancy the doctor did want to induce, as it didn't look like my little one was gaining weight, they thought that she wouldn't be more than 5 lbs, she was over 6lbs, but, small nonetheless.  
 
You're afraid to take Tylenol, so maybe you're being a little hyper vigilant? While it's great you're concerned about your child's well being, you have to think of all the development that's happening now, and how much your baby needs. My child from that pregnancy is smart, funny, witty, creative, and pretty damn awesome all around. However, still a pain in the ass, everyday, nothing like her siblings, which has lead me to believe that maybe she's just that for me, a awesome and very stressful part of my life. This is when the story I once heard, comes to mind, about children getting the parents they need, and parents getting the children they need, to help them grow as souls/spirits to learn from them, and become better people because of what each has to offer.  
 
Whether you're taking a medication or not eating properly, you are taking a risk. Probably, better for you and your child to take the medication, less stress, happier pregnancy, happier baby, happier mommy.