A pregnant woman suffers from morning sickness. Which of the following should be considered a first-line treatment?
A) Vitamin B6
B) Promethazine (Phenergan)
C) Vitamin E
D) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
A
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For pregnant women, taking pyridoxine (vitamin B6) 30 to 75 mg daily in three divided doses with or without the antihistamine doxylamine 12.5 mg every 8 hours as needed is considered a first-line treatment option that is safe and effective. Phenergan is not a first-line treatment for morning sickness. Benadryl and vitamin E are not used to treat nausea.
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