Sleeping pills pregnancy

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Sallyh87 · 04/04/2023 16:42

Im going in for an induction on May 1st, based on last time this can take several days. I struggle to sleep in hospital at all. I have a consultant appointment coming up and I was going to ask is it possible to get prescribed sleeping pills for a few days.

Has anyone had sleeping pills in pregnancy or have any knowledge on whether this is possible?

Thanks all.

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Gt1986 · 04/04/2023 18:45

Hiya I'm no expert but have been googling this alot as I took sleeping tabs pre pregnancy regularly. I think antihistamines are OK just not in the first trimester from my fairly heavy googling. Piriton or benadryl are drowsy anti histamines/ also used as a sleep aid. They advise to take a low dose if possible so maybe 25mg rather than 50. Would advise checking with your gp though.
Hope this helps.

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Sallyh87 · 04/04/2023 19:33

Thanks @Gt1986 , that is really useful. I’m going to see my obstetrics consultant ahead of the induction and like to be armed with as much information as possible!

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skyofdiamonds · 04/04/2023 20:39

Promethazine is in the RCOG guidelines as a treatment for hyperemesis, but is also a sleeping pill. I brought it in myself
to use in hospital when in with HG, as I was on other things from them.

mnisannoyingAF · 04/04/2023 20:47

skyofdiamonds · 04/04/2023 20:39

Promethazine is in the RCOG guidelines as a treatment for hyperemesis, but is also a sleeping pill. I brought it in myself
to use in hospital when in with HG, as I was on other things from them.

Yes do you have me this when pregnant to sleep, just 10mg. It worked great

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