is tonic water safe to drink during pregnancy?

posted 24th May '08
Ive been getting leg/hip spasms or cramps and my friend told me about "Tonic Water". Is this something that is safe to drink while in the third trimester of pregnance? If it is ok to drink, but in small amounts,why are other sites saying not to drink it and some saying its ok?
Help!!!
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I live in Nevada
posted 24th May '08
i am a nurse and i dont even know what tonic water is lol
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I have 1 child & live in Ohio
posted 24th May '08
i would say no its not safe.
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I have 3 kids & 2 angel babies & live in Saskatchewan
posted 24th May '08
lol i know what ur talkin about but im not sure.
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I have 1 child & live in Florida
posted 24th May '08
tonic water is usually found in the alcholol section of a grocery store, but doesnt contain alcholol. Its carbonated drink that contains Quinine. Tonic water is usually found near the club soda, ginger ale, etc.
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I live in Nevada
posted 24th May '08
Tonic water has Quinine.  You shouldn't take it because it crosses the placenta.


Pregnancy


Quinine crosses the placenta; one study found the cord plasma concentration to be approximately one-third the concentration of quinine in maternal plasma. Studies in rabbits and guinea pigs have shown that quinine is teratogenic. However, no teratogenic effects were seen in mice, rats, dogs, or monkeys.
Quinine has been used to treat patients in the third trimester of pregnancy with P. falciparum malaria. However, the risk of quinine to the fetus must be balanced against the danger of P. falciparum malaria, which is potentially life-threatening, especially during pregnancy. Studies in humans have shown that quinine causes congenital malformations, especially when given in large doses (e.g. up to 30 grams for attempted abortion).
These malformations include deafness related to auditory nerve hypoplasia, limb anomalies, visceral defects, and visual changes. In addition, quinine may have an oxytoxic action on the uterus and has been shown to cause abortion when taken in toxic amounts. Stillbirths have also been reported in mothers taking quinine during pregnancy. Quinine should only be given to pregnant women where the benefit gained greatly outweighs the risk.
Breastfeeding


Quinine is excreted in breast milk in small amounts. One study suggests that a breastfed infant will receive approximately 1.5 - 3.0mg per day of quinine base from maternal therapy. Problems in humans have not been documented.

Here's more
http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/Datasheet/q/q200tab.htm
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I have 3 kids & live in California
posted 24th May '08
Thank you so much for the help...its very appreciated from all who replied. Is there any other remodies for leg/hip cramps? Ive tried the whole banana thing and that doesnt work out too well, I just puke them back up.
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I live in Nevada
posted 24th May '08
The amount of quinine in tonic water is less than 100mg per litre of tonic water.
The amount of quinine in a quinine tablet is about 300mg and the dose for malaria is 600mg three times a day (1800mg daily for a average adult)

It is in Pregnancy Category D because in high doses it has been shown to cause foetal abnormalities, however, in food substances (such as tonic water) it is generally recognised as safe.

thats what i found..hope it helps!!
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I have 1 child & live in South Dakota
posted 24th May '08
Quoting letter2elise:“ Tonic water has Quinine. You shouldn't take it because it crosses the placenta. Pregnancy Quinine ... [snip!] ... therapy. Problems in humans have not been documented. Here's more http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/Datasheet/q/q200tab.htm”

 
Yeah, what she said!
Tonic water should be avoided during pregnancy!
http://ezinearticles.com/?Pregnancy-Supplements-To-Avoid-For-A-Healthy-Birth&id=133516
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I have 1 child & live in Iowa
posted 24th May '08
why the hell would anyone want to drink water with quinine in it in the first place???? someone please enlighten me!!
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I have 1 child & live in Ohio
posted 6th Jul '08
Quoting happy baby's mom:“ why the hell would anyone want to drink water with quinine in it in the first place???? someone please enlighten me!!”

Because it's really tasty and helps you to relax.
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I have 7 angel babies & live in Arizona
posted 6th Jul '08
Quoting happy baby's mom:“ i am a nurse and i dont even know what tonic water is lol”

Nasty bitter tasting water that is fizzy. It gives me chills thinking about it.
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I have 1 child & live in Pennsylvania
posted 6th Jul '08
Yeah, my husband hates it too, but I think it tastes great. Too bad I can't drink it anymore.
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I have 7 angel babies & live in Arizona
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