by HGx3 » Sep 02, 2004 2:40 am
Hi CharlesandKaren ,
Most people have a hard time taking reglan........as a person who has taken it in all 3 pgs, I would like to share my experience with you. The bottom line for me was the fact that NOTHING was helping me. I was on 32 mg of zofran, I had tried steriods, phenergan, unisom b6, you name it, I tried it. It wasnt until my doctor perscribed reglan that I actually got a little relief. I am on effexor for depression, have been for pg 2 and 3 and now 3mths postpartum. I will say that the reglan did cause panic attacks for me. I was on 10mg every 3.5 to 4 hours...that is a LOT of reglan. I have taken it po, iv, im (injections)and subq. It was the ONLY drug that helped my hg. There were a few times in the begining that I had to take a small dose of benadryl to counteract the reglan, thus easing the severity of the attack, but as time went on and I continued taking it, the symptoms lessened. It really depends on how bad the hg is..for me, it was so horrific that I could not justify giving up the reglan. I also feel that even if it does contribute to additional depression, it is still worth taking it because most hgers are depressed anyway from the horrible circumstances they are experiencing. It is worth a try at least.
My 3rd pg, I took reglan iv push thru my picc line. I was also able to supplement with phenergan AND zofran at the same time. Yes, I was on a regimine of all 3 drugs!!! And still on my deathbed!!!!!! I was also on prevacid to help with all the bile I was puking, and vistaril as an extra antiemetic.
At least give it a try, and give it a chance to work knowing that she may be able to get past the side effects, but if she has a really bad reaction, then that is a different set of circumstances and she may not be able to take it. Good Luck to you in whatever you decide. If you have any specific questions, you are welcome to email me. I am the reglan queen!!!
Huge Hugs,
Lisa
HG Mom to:
Matthew, 2001
Lauryn, 2002
Joshua,2004