OHbaby! Forums : Elevit - so upsetting https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:41:33 +0000 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 15:11:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=26660 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : just randomly came across this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=5873238&title=elevit-so-upsetting#5873238 Author: feiyi150101
Subject: 26660
Posted: 20 August 2014 at 3:11pm

just randomly came across this post-
i get my elevit (and all my friends..) from netpharmacy.co.nz
$40 for 30 tabs that's very expensive..
you should have considered online shopping:)]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2014 15:11:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=5873238&title=elevit-so-upsetting#5873238 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : oh my gosh - thank you so much...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=695496&title=elevit-so-upsetting#695496 Author: angel4
Subject: 26660
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 8:49pm

oh my gosh - thank you so much]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 20:49:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=695496&title=elevit-so-upsetting#695496 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : Angel, I posted those tabs to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=695481&title=elevit-so-upsetting#695481 Author: LadyLizard
Subject: 26660
Posted: 26 May 2009 at 8:39pm

Angel, I posted those tabs to you today.

They should be with you soon.

]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 20:39:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=695481&title=elevit-so-upsetting#695481 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : I think all of the pregnancy vits...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=694708&title=elevit-so-upsetting#694708 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 26660
Posted: 25 May 2009 at 11:52pm

I think all of the pregnancy vits are huge. I found the elevit ones easier to swallow when I was felling yuck.
I hope you feel better soon Angel4, it's such a horrible feeling, I can only imagine.
I found the sea bands sort of helped too.
*anti-nausia vibes*]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 23:52:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=694708&title=elevit-so-upsetting#694708 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : hmmm i was told that elevit can...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=693752&title=elevit-so-upsetting#693752 Author: BerryBliss
Subject: 26660
Posted: 24 May 2009 at 6:19pm

hmmm i was told that elevit can make u sicker and the pill are huge i too had HG and couldn't keep a thing down till nearly 20 wks i'm pretty sure folic acid can make u feel worse but don't quote me.]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 18:19:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=693752&title=elevit-so-upsetting#693752 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : Ohhh yeah, I remember porridge....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=693699&title=elevit-so-upsetting#693699 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 26660
Posted: 24 May 2009 at 4:13pm

Ohhh yeah, I remember porridge. I used to buythe uncle Tobys apple sultana honey and pop some greek yog on the top. And then drink mizone all day. I also found seabands sort of helped. I pressed them into my wrists when I felt sick. And I got accupuncture, that helped bit as well.]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 16:13:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=693699&title=elevit-so-upsetting#693699 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : Angel- Hubbards do an instant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=693694&title=elevit-so-upsetting#693694 Author: LadyLizard
Subject: 26660
Posted: 24 May 2009 at 3:57pm

Angel-

Hubbards do an instant porridge sachet thing in a couple of flavours that are really yummy. Not that cheap, but I think countdown had them on offer yesterday, and thats why we got some.
I put banana in mine- very nutritious!

If you PM me your address, I can send you some Elevit tabs, then with the 30 the MW gives you you will nearly be OK for your 1st trimester.

Have you tried looking on TM? Sometimes people sell their leftovers, someone on here was doing that a few weeks ago.]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 15:57:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=693694&title=elevit-so-upsetting#693694 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : Thanks for all the ideas ladies....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=693684&title=elevit-so-upsetting#693684 Author: angel4
Subject: 26660
Posted: 24 May 2009 at 3:47pm

Thanks for all the ideas ladies. I really appreciate all your support. I ended up in hospital again last night - apparently my keytones were showing that i was close to starving. I dont have a lot of extra weight that i can afford to lose atm. Am on rehydration fluid stuff (tastes disgusting) once i finish that i might try mizone as itl probably taste better. The dr also suggested i try porridge as its really hard to vomit. Just taking each day as it comes atm and trying to think positively about he fact that i get another gorgeous baby at the end. Thanks again for the help ]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 15:47:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=693684&title=elevit-so-upsetting#693684 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : Like you I had problems keeping...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692842&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692842 Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 26660
Posted: 22 May 2009 at 10:10pm

Like you I had problems keeping food down, and it wasn't until I stopped throwing up 3 - 4 times a day that I could actually manage taking a multi-vit tablet. (I took elevit the first time around, but not until 16 weeks, and just a multi this time around). Some people find the folic acid can make them worse, and I cut that out because it was recommended when I run my backup MW feeling really really bad.

Work/eat/drink whatever you can, and hopefully you will start to feel better soon - and maybe find a multi that works
]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 22:10:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692842&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692842 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : I could not keep a single thing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692780&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692780 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 26660
Posted: 22 May 2009 at 9:01pm

I could not keep a single thing down either. On one hand I lost alot of weight (that I could afford to lose) but onthe other, well it sucks beign sooo sick. My midwife reccomended I drink Mizone the clear vitamin one. I found that good.]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 21:01:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692780&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692780 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : im hardly keeping any food down...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692538&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692538 Author: angel4
Subject: 26660
Posted: 22 May 2009 at 3:35pm

im hardly keeping any food down atm. Of course im not sure how im gonna keep pills down either since everything come back up. They want me on it until i can start keeping food down again.

My midwife rung back and said that since ive had problems with other tablets she recommends that i try the elevit. So will be getting me 30 of them to try]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 15:35:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692538&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692538 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : Whats the actual reason you have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692510&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692510 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 26660
Posted: 22 May 2009 at 3:02pm

Whats the actual reason you have to go on elevit? Did I miss that somewhere. I don't think you HAVE to go on a multi vitamin for anything if its one thing that is low wouldn't it be easier to prescribe for that particular thing?

If your on the folic acid already and having a decent diet then well you shouldnt really need to be on anything at all

]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 15:02:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692510&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692510 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : You can get the APO-folic acid...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692411&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692411 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 26660
Posted: 22 May 2009 at 1:30pm

You can get the APO-folic acid the same one you get on script from the chemist for $14, which depending on Dr's fees may work out cheaper. ]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 13:30:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692411&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692411 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : Thank you so much for all your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692362&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692362 Author: angel4
Subject: 26660
Posted: 22 May 2009 at 12:54pm

Thank you so much for all your thoughts and ideas. im waiting for my midwife to call me back at the moment. Im gonna talk to her about whether first up she thinks i need to go on them and then if theres an alternative to elevit she could recommend. I am already taking perscribed folic acid tablets (have been since i found out i was pregnant). Im hesitant to take blackmores because it has made me sick before. If my midwife says that i should be taking elevit too then we will just bite the bullet and get it. At the end of the day if it really is the best thing for me and the baby then money isnt important really. I was just a bit stunned at the chemist i think ]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 12:54:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692362&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692362 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : that is dear - all the chemists...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692169&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692169 Author: Kirstine
Subject: 26660
Posted: 22 May 2009 at 7:10am

that is dear - all the chemists i have been to have the 30 for $32.99, not $41

]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 07:10:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692169&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692169 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : You can pick it up for about $AU48...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692148&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692148 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 11:23pm

You can pick it up for about $AU48 for 100 tablets here at the Chemist Warehouse Click Here Dont forget to include postage.

Or try this site ]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 23:23:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692148&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692148 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : PS - Nat - I think the reason...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692130&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692130 Author: Nikki
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 10:24pm

PS - Nat - I think the reason it would have been behind the counter is because the level of folic acid in it is actually higher than allowed by the regulations (probably policed more strictly in Oz than here). Thats why the other NZ brands don't have the extra Folic Acid, they're not allowed to legally.

Edited by Nikki]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 22:24:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692130&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692130 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : I used to work for Healtheries,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692125&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692125 Author: Nikki
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 10:21pm

I used to work for Healtheries, and honestly the Blackmores pregnancy multi has the same things in it ... just take the extra folic acid on prescritption if you're in the first trimester (don't worry if not). It is the same thing, but alot cheaper.]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 22:21:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692125&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692125 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : Hmmm I will let ya know if it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692120&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692120 Author: Nutella
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 10:17pm

Hmmm I will let ya know if it is cheaper...I got it from chemist when TTC and would pay the earth and moon to have a baby lol but can't remember how much it was...more like $40 I think?
I would have a look at the other pregnancy vitamins -don't go with the normal ones as too much vit A. And top it up with folic acid.
What is curious is that here, I had to buy from behind the counter...ie not with the other vitamins.
And Angel, I wouldn't stress about the whole concept of taking multis, I started taking as had low iron from giving blood - I'm a vegetarian and my iron had been fine for years....so sometimes things happen and you need the top up. Nothing wrong with a bit of help especially if it helps the baby.]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 22:17:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692120&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692120 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : I heard a rumour its a lot cheaper...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692070&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692070 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 9:21pm

I heard a rumour its a lot cheaper in Oz? So dont know if you know anyone over there but i got told its subsidised there might be worth asking around!]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 21:21:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692070&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692070 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : My OB insisted on it while I was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692028&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692028 Author: Maya
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 8:33pm

My OB insisted on it while I was preg with the gremlins, I talked to my uncle who is a naturopath and he said it's basically just clever marketing so I ended up taking a generic brand (Clinicians Own I think it was) plus folic acid which I got on script for $3.

I had hyperemesis with all three pregnancies, when I was in hospital they gave me a multivit plus extra potassium and I was discharged on a cocktail of antiemetics (Zofran. Cyclazine and Maxalon) plus the multivits. They never mentioned Elevit by name so I just went with the generic again.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 20:33:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692028&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692028 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : I also agree. Can&#039;t help...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692012&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692012 Author: linda
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 8:17pm

I also agree. Can't help but think that doctors get some kind of kick back for recommending or prescribing it.]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 20:17:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692012&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692012 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : I&#039;m in agreement. I took...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692004&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692004 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 8:12pm

I'm in agreement.
I took Elevit with my pregnancy with Hannah - but only for the first trimester. I took folic acid while TTC.
However, if you can't afford it, there are other options.
I guess because it has everything in it that you need it's the easiest thing for the doctor to prescribe - rather than prescribing 4 different supplements. (ie: laziness on his part).

Go and talk to you MW and to the local health store.
My MW was awesome and gave me heaps of good ideas on more natural things to take to help me along ]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 20:12:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=692004&title=elevit-so-upsetting#692004 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : doctor probably got a perk for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691988&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691988 Author: palomino
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 8:02pm

doctor probably got a perk for prescribing it]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 20:02:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691988&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691988 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : yeah i dont see why you cant take...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691943&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691943 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 7:22pm

yeah i dont see why you cant take the blackmoores pregnancy and BFding tablets (i think they are around $15-$20??) and then an etra folic acid tablet ($3). I think elevit is a rip off which is also what my MW said about it....]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 19:22:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691943&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691943 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : Yeah I don&#039;t understand how...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691915&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691915 Author: mamanee
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 7:01pm

Yeah I don't understand how you can't go on another pregnancy multivit and extra folic acid.   There isn't much difference between others and elevit except it has the recommended folic acid amount. But you can get that on a script for $3!

I wouldn't be listening to that.    If you can't afford it, then you can't afford it, I know I can't and plenty of others who can't justify spending that much on vitamins either.

I would go to the pharmacy and see if there is a cheaper alternative.]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 19:01:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691915&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691915 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : I can&#039;t see why you can&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691884&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691884 Author: Peanut
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 6:12pm

I can't see why you can't just go on a regular pregnancy multi vit with the extra folic acid that you need. def talk to your MW]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 18:12:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691884&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691884 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : It was the dr at the hospital....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691824&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691824 Author: angel4
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 5:14pm

It was the dr at the hospital. I got admited for hyperemesis to have iv fluids and since im hardly keeping food down she said i needed to start taking it. I generally disagree with multi vitamins because i think if you eat a healthy diet you shouldnt need them but my diet is pretty much non existent atm. I will talk to my midwife Disco because it seems like so much money to spend - surely there is something else i could do. ]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 17:14:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691824&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691824 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : Here are two places that were...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691821&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691821 Author: amykt
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 5:10pm

Here are two places that were the cheapest online when I was looking - remember to add postage....

Net Pharmacy - 100 tabs $68.50

Pharmacy Direct - 100 tabs $69.90]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 17:10:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691821&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691821 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : Hey Angel4, I got mine off the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691817&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691817 Author: bex88
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 5:06pm

Hey Angel4, I got mine off the net (can't remember maybe netpharmacy) and was $75 for 100 incl. postage so I thought it wasn't too bad. just google elevit.

Hope this helps.
]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 17:06:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691817&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691817 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : Not sure why you have to go on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691812&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691812 Author: Disco
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 5:03pm

Not sure why you have to go on it. my midwife hates elevit as she reckons its such a rip off. Have you talked to your midwife? i've not seen it cheaper anywhere else, apart from when they have a special offer on.

sorry
disco]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 17:03:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691812&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691812 <![CDATA[Elevit - so upsetting : So my dr perscribed elevit - i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691800&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691800 Author: angel4
Subject: 26660
Posted: 21 May 2009 at 4:55pm

So my dr perscribed elevit - i HAVE to go on it. I assumed since it was with perscription it would be cheaper but when i got to the chemist they said that its not subsidised so i have to pay full price ($41!!! for 30tablets). Is there anywhere i can get it cheaper? We cant afford $41 atm and im meant to start it asap. I just want to cry, i wish i could just buy it and not worry about it but i cant. I need to find somewhere that i can get it cheaper because im meant to be taking it. Thanks in advance for help. Sorry for the moan]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 16:55:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26660&PID=691800&title=elevit-so-upsetting#691800