Does Stemetil affect pregnancy?

Does Stemetil affect pregnancy?

Like most phenothiazine medicines, Stemetil is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If there is a need Page 2 STEMETIL® 2 to take Stemetil during your pregnancy, your doctor will discuss with you the benefits and risks of using it. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

Are Stemetil Tablets safe in pregnancy?

There is inadequate evidence of safety in pregnancy. Data from epidemiological studies do not suggest a risk of congenital malformations in children exposed in utero to Stemetil. As a precautionary measure, Stemetil should be avoided during pregnancy unless the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks.

Is prochlorperazine 5mg safe in pregnancy?

Prochlorperazine and pregnancy There’s no evidence that prochlorperazine will harm your baby, but for safety it’s best to take it for the shortest possible time.

What are the side effects of Stemetil Tablets?

As with other medicines, Stemetil may cause dizziness, light-headedness, tiredness, drowsiness in some people. Make sure you know how you react to Stemetil before you drive a car, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or light-headed. If this occurs do not drive.

Why do you feel dizzy in early pregnancy?

Pregnancy hormones, including hCG, cause the blood vessels to relax. As a result, blood pressure decreases, which can make a person feel lightheaded.

Does Stemetil make you sleepy?

Taking too much Stemetil Tablets may cause symptoms such as feeling sleepy or dizzy, increased or rapid heartbeat, feeling very cold and confused, writhing movements, feeling restless, stiffness or shaking.

What is Stemetil tablet 5mg used for?

Stemetil Tablets can be used to: Treat balance problems or dizziness (vertigo). This includes problems of the inner ear such as ‘Meniere’s Syndrome’ or ‘labyrinthitis’. Stop you feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting).

What helps nausea and vomiting during pregnancy?

Lifestyle and home remedies

1. Choose foods carefully. Select foods that are high in protein, low in fat and easy to digest, and avoid greasy, spicy and fatty foods.
2. Snack often.
3. Drink plenty of fluids.
4. Pay attention to nausea triggers.
5. Breathe fresh air.
6. Take care with prenatal vitamins.
7. Rinse your mouth after vomiting.

Does Stemetil make you sleep?

You may feel sleepy after taking this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines. This medicine contains lactose, a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking Stemetil Tablets.

Is Stemetil a sleeping pill?

The drug may cause a sedative effect. Hence you may feel inattentive, have blurred vision, feel sleepy, and have a reduced attention span. It is short-lived, however, and these effects disappear once the medication is stopped. Alcohol increases the intensity of these reactions.