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Can Marijuana Be Taken For Hyperemesis Gravidarum During Pregnancy?
Question: Hi! My girlfriend is 3 months pregnant and smokes marijuana poppers everyday... She says it helps her "hyperemesis gravidarum" her doctor said she had that borderline condition. What can I tell her to stop smoking them... I'm at my breaking point and I can't watch her hurt our unborn baby anymore. She doesn't eat for two like any other pregnant woman do and I'm always scared for our baby. Please help me
Brief Answer:
You may take help of nearby de-addiction center.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for asking your query.
We understand your concern.
Marijuana (Cannabis) is an addicting substance which produces psychological and physical dependence. Due to strong cravings and psychological dependent status, she is unable to quit it. She must be knowing that this substance taking behaviour may be harmful to fetus, but she is bound to use of substance despite this knowledge. This shows the severity of her dependence on Marijuana. You have to understand her problem and support her at this time of crisis.
The most efficient way is to consult a psychiatric/de-addiction center nearby to start detoxification and further therapy at the earliest. You have to tell her in a very polite manner that you understand her condition well; for her betterment and keeping in mind safety of fetus you want her to quit the drug. You are not blaming her, rather you are just helping her in overcoming from this situation. With these words you may make her comfortable and ready to accept the need of therapy.
For hyper-emesis you may offer her tablet Ondansatron 16 mg or a combination of Doxylamin succinate 10 mg and Pyridoxine10 mg after informing the gynecologist about her condition.
This will help her in overcoming this situation.
Hope this answers your query.
I wish your girlfriend and fetus a better health.
You may take help of nearby de-addiction center.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for asking your query.
We understand your concern.
Marijuana (Cannabis) is an addicting substance which produces psychological and physical dependence. Due to strong cravings and psychological dependent status, she is unable to quit it. She must be knowing that this substance taking behaviour may be harmful to fetus, but she is bound to use of substance despite this knowledge. This shows the severity of her dependence on Marijuana. You have to understand her problem and support her at this time of crisis.
The most efficient way is to consult a psychiatric/de-addiction center nearby to start detoxification and further therapy at the earliest. You have to tell her in a very polite manner that you understand her condition well; for her betterment and keeping in mind safety of fetus you want her to quit the drug. You are not blaming her, rather you are just helping her in overcoming from this situation. With these words you may make her comfortable and ready to accept the need of therapy.
For hyper-emesis you may offer her tablet Ondansatron 16 mg or a combination of Doxylamin succinate 10 mg and Pyridoxine10 mg after informing the gynecologist about her condition.
This will help her in overcoming this situation.
Hope this answers your query.
I wish your girlfriend and fetus a better health.
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