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Chica
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Erica
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Pre-Natals - Day or Night
Hi, I guess I should first introduce myself officially. My name is Erica and I'm 5w4d!!
I just got my prescription pre-natals and was wondering the best time to take them. If I don't eat them with food, they seem to make me nauseous, but I'm supposed to take them on an empty stomach. Just curious as to what you ladies do! TIA!
Edited for spelling.
Message edited 6/26/2007 11:44:18 AM.
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JustBrowsin
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
I started taking mine in the morning and they were making me nauseous and leaving a really gross taste in my mouth all day. Then I switched to taking them before bed and it has helped a little. When I wake up to use the bathroom I still have the gross taste, and occassionally throughout the day..but it is alot better.
ETA: CONGRATULATIONS!!
Message edited 6/26/2007 11:44:55 AM.
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eroxgirl
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
That whole take them on an empty stomach thing KILLS ME. Lately I've been taking them in the morning because that's the only time I actually have an empty stomach. When I was taking them in the evening I was nauseas for a longer period of time.
I think I'm going to start taking them with food of some sort because this is NOT working for me.
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LIBOUND
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Suzy
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
I take them at night. I tried in the morning, that DID NOT work out at all!!
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Calla
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
I never heard that you were supposed to take them on an empty stomach. I've always taken mine with dinner.
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eroxgirl
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
Posted by Calla
I never heard that you were supposed to take them on an empty stomach. I've always taken mine with dinner.
You are like the 400th person to say that, so I reread the box frequently to be sure I'm not suffering for no reason. Mine say to take 2-3 hours after eating, 1 hour before eating, and don't lay down for at least 30 minutes after taking them.  It gets harder every day.
I'm guessing these are some kind of new, evil torture device created just to mess with me.   
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| Posted 6/26/07 11:53 AM |
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patti08
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
Mine is taken in 2 doses one is AM, as soon as I get up. The other is PM, I take it just before bed.
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| Posted 6/26/07 11:57 AM |
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pedsnurse
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Amy
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
I take mine before bed or with dinner. It's better to take it at night when you are sleeping for better absorbtion and my ob/gyn says to take it with some food. What prenatals are you taking?
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Chica
Cuteness!
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Erica
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
Posted by eroxgirl
Mine say to take 2-3 hours after eating, 1 hour before eating, and don't lay down for at least 30 minutes after taking them. It gets harder every day.
That's exactly what mine say. They're the Duet DHA pre-natals. It seems pretty high maintenance!
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DUCKS2001
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
i take mine around 930 everynight. i never had a problem.
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| Posted 6/26/07 12:11 PM |
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Kelly9904
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
Message edited 2/1/2009 3:07:59 PM.
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pinkandblue
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
I would always take them at night
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trnity44
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
First off- Congratulations!
I usually take my pre-natals at night right before I go to bed.
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| Posted 6/26/07 12:42 PM |
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
I used to take them in the morning, but then I realized they were causing excess gas  , so now I take them right before I go to sleep.
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| Posted 6/26/07 12:43 PM |
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our-secret
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
I take them at night before I go to bed. I asked my doctor about taking them on an empty stomach as the container says and he said that is for better absorption. He said I was fine taking them with food if that made me less nauseaus.
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| Posted 6/26/07 12:44 PM |
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debsey75
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
Welcome and congrats!
I take mine at night about 1 hr. after I have a light snack. It seems to work for me.
Happy & Healthy 9 months.
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saraH
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
I take mine right before I go to bed, or sometime after dinner.
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| Posted 6/26/07 12:50 PM |
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lululu
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
I think I would ask my doc for a new prenatal if i were you. There are some you can take on either an empty or full stomach. If they are making you sick, I would ask about switching.
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| Posted 6/26/07 12:50 PM |
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munchkinbugs
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
Congrats!!
I take mine in the middle of the night when I wake up to go to the bathroom (usually around 3 AM). I have to take mine on an empty stomach too.
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| Posted 6/26/07 12:56 PM |
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megsm3
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
Posted by Chica
Posted by eroxgirl
Mine say to take 2-3 hours after eating, 1 hour before eating, and don't lay down for at least 30 minutes after taking them. It gets harder every day.
That's exactly what mine say. They're the Duet DHA pre-natals. It seems pretty high maintenance!
this is what I take too - I guess i never read the directions because I take them as I am getting into bed every night and have not had any problems in the last four months
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boobanick
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
My docs office told me to take them at night that way if they do make me nauseau i will be sleeping...
what prenatals do you take? I take the natelle ez.. they are supposed to be better for your stomach
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Karen
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
I take them 5 minutes before I go to bed. I actually keep them on my nightstand.
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Chica
Cuteness!
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Erica
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
Thanks everyone!
I think I may switch to the nighttime instead. I try this box out - if its too annoying, then I'll ask to switch.
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bpmom
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
I was taking my Duet DHA's right before bed with a little snack, but now I can't keep them or my dinner down. DH doesn't think I need to take them at all - as long as i eat a very healthy lunch and can keep that down. My sis (who had twins last year) is urging me to keep taking them....
It's been almost a week since I've been able to sucessfully hold them in, no matter what time of day I take them.. I hope I'm taking care of my baby!
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curliegirl
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Re: Pre-Natals - Day or Night
I take them whenever I can remember!
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