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I am early in my pregnancy and doctor has prescribed me progesterone sustained release tablets and doxylamine succinate,pyridoxine hydrochloride and folic acid tablets. Can anyone please help me in knowing why this medicine has been prescribed. I have checked my pregnancy through urine test kit.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
23 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Reason for progesterone?
Needs to be checked with the treating dr
Any history of abortion in the past?
Any history of bleeding in the initial weeks
Conception after treatment?
If no
U don't need progesterone
Doxylamine is for vomitting
Folic acid to prevent congenital malformations
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Dr. Rashmi Anand
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Lucknow
Progesterone-To support your pregnancy
Folic acid - to prevent any neural defects in baby / has to be taken for first 3 months
Doxylamine - to prevent any nausea vomiting
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