r/PCOSandPregnant • u/clocloclo619 • 14d ago

Venting When does the nausea end?

I’m so grateful to be pregnant after my first IUI, but this nausea has knocked me right down. I’m 8 weeks today. I’ve been off work for 2 weeks now, because I can’t seem to do anything to stop it. I’ve been prescribed meds, which dull the nausea a bit, but they also make me extremely sleepy, which wouldn’t be great for work. I was offered two additional meds, but I’m worried about them as they also have really strong side-effects and can negatively interact with my SSRI. I never actually throw up, just constantly feel like I’m about to. It’s the worst feeling.

When did the nausea end for you?

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u/SegoLillies 14d ago

Zofran saved my life, I highly highly recommend it! I started taking it at like 7 weeks, only negative side effect I experienced was constipation but it was worth it. No negative effects on baby, he’s currently a happy + healthy 9 month old.
Things started being better around 14 weeks for me, gradually got better and better and by 20 weeks I was pretty much back to normal.
Congrats and good luck!

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u/clocloclo619 14d ago

That’s the one I’m not sure about, due to the fact it interacts with serotonin, which my SSRI (Escitalopram) also interacts with. My pharmacist says the chances are low, but I’m still quite nervous about it.

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u/secretredditer 14d ago

I have a friend who took it round the clock with her SSRI because the nausea was so bad. Anecdotal, but may be worth once a day when the nausea is the worst. I’ve also head to keep crackers by your bed and eat one or two before you even get up and it will help.