I am 22 weeks pregnant and i have these prenantal vitamins that the doc prescribed me however it doesnt say when to take them and lovely doc didnt tell me {i can barely understand him half the time LOL} but anyways i started taking them in the morning it says to take myne on an empty stomach {which sucks} and waite one hour before you eat so i started to take them in the morning and it made me tired and stomach sick and all sorts of side effects that i decided to take them at night before i go to bed 3 hours after eating and i dont have any side affects just get really sleepy, is that when i am supposed to take them, also should i tell the doc if and when i see him about the side affects cause i am sort of scared because from everything else that i asked him he pretty much tells me all the time its just me its not the baby and he dont care thinking of switching has been in my thoughts more than once but i havent tooken any action yet will someone please let me know what to do.
2006-11-13 06:54:01 · 8 answers · asked by mommyandbaby 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I took mine at night because they made me sick if I took them as soon as I woke up. I don't remember being told to wait an hour before eating though.
If you can't understand your doctor, you may need to switch doctors. Your baby is more important than sticking with a doctor just because you feel obligated or your insurance says you have to (you can always fight them)!!
2006-11-13 07:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by startwinkle05 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several different kinds of prenatal vitamins, and some like yours could have adverse side effects. (Although I wonder if being sleepy is just from being pregnant.) If you don't like the ones you are on, ask for a different brand. I don't think it matters what time of day you take them. Just make sure that they include most vitamins and minerals that would be included on a multi-vitamin, folic acid, and omega-3 fatty acids (for brain development.) Make sure you are eating a well-balanced diet, and not trying to cut back your carbs, protiens, or veggies because that is the best way to get your nutrients. Good luck
2006-11-13 15:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by ht_butterfly27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am supposed to take mine with food, so I take it after dinner. They don't make me feel the greatest, so I find taking them at night much better than in the morning; that way I can just go to bed if I'm feeling crappy from them, whereas if I took them in the morning, I'd have to go through the day feel like a bag of a*s*s.
2006-11-13 15:01:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always take mine with food at lunch because if I take them on an empty stomach they make me sick.
It also sounds like you don't have a good relationship with your OB and I'd recommend trying to find someone you can understand and who helps you out when you've got a problem with something.
2006-11-13 15:31:28 · answer #4 · answered by eurekablyth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prenatal vitamins shouldn't make you sleepy. You should talk to him about that. But don't worry about the time so much. As long as you take 1 every 24 hours, your baby is getting what it needs.
2006-11-13 14:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by Velken 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take them right after dinner. It says to take them on an empty stomach but because I was getting so sick, my doctor told me to take them with food. They don't make me feel sick at all.
2006-11-13 15:07:34 · answer #6 · answered by kasey06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to take mine at nite cuz they made me feel sick. i know a lot of women do that. and I think you should change dr's if he's not being helpfull. you need a dr you can talk to when your pregnant, one that cares about answering your questions.
2006-11-13 14:56:16 · answer #7 · answered by Mandi 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I took mine a night. It does not matter as long as you take them!
2006-11-13 15:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by lola 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋