What medications are there for morning sickness?
There are lots of available medications that can help you with the symptoms of morning sickness, and they can work in different ways. Some of them are marketed specifically for pregnant women with morning sickness, while others are general nausea medications that are prescribed for different conditions.
Doxylamine/Pyridoxine (Xonvea in the UK) is a prescription medication that’s marketed specifically for morning sickness. This combination medication includes two active ingredients: doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride. Other treatment options include Cyclizine, Metoclopramide, and Prochlorperazine.
Is there a ‘best’ treatment for morning sickness?
The best morning sickness treatment for you will depend on your needs. Your health history will help our clinician to determine which medications might be safest for you and your baby.
If you’re not sure which treatment option could be best for you, our experts can help you decide once you’ve talked to us about your health. Based on your medical history, symptoms and personal preferences, we can help to point you in the right direction.
Does morning sickness always need treatment?
You don’t always need to take prescribed medications to help with your morning sickness symptoms. Sometimes your symptoms can be helped by trying natural foods, some supplements or by adjusting your diet.
Some studies have suggested that ginger has the potential to provide relief from morning sickness, but research is still quite limited.
Most women will see their morning sickness symptoms resolve between weeks 16-20. If morning sickness symptoms go away fully during the second trimester, you shouldn’t need to continue any treatments or home remedies. Mild morning sickness symptoms might not require any intervention if they’re bearable, so you can choose whether or not you’d like to use any treatments based on your own comfort and needs.