Hello sir, we have been asked to take duphaston from 6th week of pregnancy and continue to take it till the end of pregnancy. We are feeling lot bloating in stomach and there is absolutely no hunger for food. Moreover feels breathlessness sometimes. We are in 17th week, all reports and ultrasound normal. Are these any side effects of duphaston and is it ok to take it for that long?

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Hello sir, we have been asked to take duphaston from 6th week of pregnancy and continue to take it till the end of pregnancy. We are feeling lot bloating in stomach and there is absolutely no hunger for food. Moreover feels breathlessness sometimes. We are in 17th week, all reports and ultrasound normal. Are these any side effects of duphaston and is it ok to take it for that long?

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Dr. Akanksha Bansal

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Duphaston is normally given for pregnancy support if there are high risk factors. We usually give it till 14 weeks of pregnancy, continued later only if needed. Bloating and headaches may happen due to duphaston. Consult with your doctor and shift to a vaginal preparation if needed.

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Dr. Barnali Basu

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Usually Duphaston doesn't cause bloating. You can take curd or antacids for the same. If you still feel problems, you can stop Duphaston after 20 weeks.

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