Cyclizine and gestational diabetes
Cyclizine is an antiemetic and anticholinergic medication used to treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. It is also used to treat vertigo and motion sickness. Cyclizine is sold under the brand names Marezine and Cyclogest.
Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. This type of diabetes usually disappears after the baby is born. However, any woman who has had gestational diabetes is at greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
Cyclizine may be used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with gestational diabetes. However, this medication should not be used to treat vertigo or motion sickness during pregnancy. If you are pregnant and experience these conditions, speak to your doctor about alternative treatment options.
There is no known interaction between cyclizine and gestational diabetes. However, as with all medications, it is always best to speak to your doctor before taking any medication, especially if you are pregnant.Reference
The effects of cyclizine on pregnancy
Cyclizine is a medicine that is used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting. It is also used to treat and prevent dizziness and vertigo. Cyclizine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.
During pregnancy, cyclizine should be used only when clearly needed. It is not known whether cyclizine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of cyclizine on the baby.
It is not known whether cyclizine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of cyclizine.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Visit pregnancysicknesssuport.org.uk to learn more about cyclizine pregnancy. Disclaimer: We used this website as a reference for this blog post.
