We must listen to women with Hyperemesis and provide the support needed – Ahearn
1st May 2021 - Senator Garret Ahearn
It is time we listened to women with Hyperemesis and provided the support needed, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Senator Garret Ahearn raised the issue on the floor of the Seanad this week, seeking for a drug to treat the condition to be reimbursed on the medical card and drugs payment scheme.
Senator Ahearn said: “One per cent of pregnant women suffer from hyperemesis during their pregnancy. The condition causes severe nausea and vomiting and can be extremely debilitating.
“Three drugs are used to treat this condition of which only one is available in Ireland, Cariban, however it is not licensed.
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