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need suggestions for nausea meds
I'm doing triple tx and last Friday was my 3rd shot.
I've been dealing with nuasea the whole time and for a while hydroxyzine was helping, but it just isn't working anymore.
What are some others I can ask for that don't have other big sides?
I've got the ginger chews which until this morning were just nasty tasting. I almost woofed with 2 pills left to take, but started licking one of the ginger chews, which seemed to help. But I'm looking for something to stop the nausea before it starts.
I've been dealing with nuasea the whole time and for a while hydroxyzine was helping, but it just isn't working anymore.
What are some others I can ask for that don't have other big sides?
I've got the ginger chews which until this morning were just nasty tasting. I almost woofed with 2 pills left to take, but started licking one of the ginger chews, which seemed to help. But I'm looking for something to stop the nausea before it starts.
When my husband has nausea, he usually tries sugar-free lemon drops, or bittersweet chocolate, or ginger ale. Sometimes it helps, but when it doesn't his doctors have prescribed Zofran in the past, and it has worked well. He's currently using Compazine, which seems equally effective. Best of luck. ~eureka
Due to recent concerns about Zofran toxicity, and possible drug interactions, we had best wait til................
Is there cause for alarm?
The recent concerns about Zofran seem to be related to possible irregularities in the heartbeat which could of course be a problem, especially in folks with pre-existing heart disease. I was prescribed this drug to manage my nausea with triple tx with INC. We did have a struggle with the insurance company and they limited my dose but it worked okay when I took it once a day in the morning.
I also had to quit drinking coffee. I found that the caffeine in coffee would make me sick in the mornings and I felt better when I did not drink it, especially while taking the INC. I LOVE my coffee so I felt a little deprived but it was worth it to not feel as sick.
It's tough but you can do it! I love all of beeblessed's herbal remedies too, ginger was my best friend on tx. Good luck to you.
Lapis
Is there cause for alarm?
The recent concerns about Zofran seem to be related to possible irregularities in the heartbeat which could of course be a problem, especially in folks with pre-existing heart disease. I was prescribed this drug to manage my nausea with triple tx with INC. We did have a struggle with the insurance company and they limited my dose but it worked okay when I took it once a day in the morning.
I also had to quit drinking coffee. I found that the caffeine in coffee would make me sick in the mornings and I felt better when I did not drink it, especially while taking the INC. I LOVE my coffee so I felt a little deprived but it was worth it to not feel as sick.
It's tough but you can do it! I love all of beeblessed's herbal remedies too, ginger was my best friend on tx. Good luck to you.
Lapis
I really haven't had to deal with alot of nausea , (THANK GOD) I do get it from time to time but not to the point of vomiting. But..... My GI gave me a script for phenergan/promethazine, which I am scared to death to take. I am the biggest freak when it comes to taking meds, I have had so many BAD reactions, but that is just me. However, I do sip some Coca cola from time to time for when I do have nausea and it helps tremendously. But remember if you drink soda, you need to replenish was more water because caffeine will dehydrate too !
My insurance Aetna wouldn't cover zofran, I had to buy it privately. I'm sure others have nasty insurance, mine has been a nightmare. Zofran works but not long enough.
Hey Marty. I've been having nausea recently too. Just looked online for some natural remedies. Here are some I got from 'TLC how stuff works':
The tips that follow are designed to reduce your discomfort and help relieve your symptoms as quickly as possible. If vomiting is violent or persists for more than 24 hours or if your vomit contains blood or looks like coffee grounds, see a physician without delay.
Evaluate the cause and treat the symptoms accordingly. Nausea and vomiting are two vague symptoms that can be caused by many illnesses and conditions. How you respond to and treat them depends on what's causing them.
For example, if your nausea is the result of a migraine, treating the migraine (with medication, a cold compress, rest, quiet, and darkness) will also help with the nausea and vomiting. If your upset stomach is caused by gastroesophageal reflux, you can alleviate your symptoms by taking an over-the-counter (OTC) medication and doing whatever else your doctor has advised you to do when your reflux flares up. Of course, there are other possible causes of nausea and vomiting, too.
Natural Home Remedies for Nausea
If nausea and vomiting are persistent, here are several home remedies from the kitchen to put them in their place:
Home Remedies from the Refrigerator
Cranberry juice. Avoiding solid food for a day is sometimes recommended when you're nauseated and vomiting, but don't give up the fluids. Drink cranberry juice during your fast. It's generally easy on your digestive tract.
Lemon juice. Mix together 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. And this cure comes with a folk-ish instruction: Dip your finger into the mix and lick it off so that you take it in slowly.
Lime juice. For an immediate nausea/vomiting stopper, mix 1 cup water, 10 drops lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Then add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and drink.
Milk. Don't drink it straight. Instead, try this vintage milk toast recipe for a bland food that's easy to eat when combating nausea and vomiting. Heat 1 cup milk until hot but not boiling. Put it in a bowl. Then take 1 piece of toast, slightly buttered, and crumble it into the milk. Eat slowly.
Onion. Juice an onion to make 1 teaspoon. Mix with 1 teaspoon grated ginger and take for nausea.
Home Remedies from the Spice Rack
Aniseed. This helps cure nausea and vomiting. Brew aniseed into a tea by putting 1/4 teaspoon in 1/2 cup boiling water. Steep for five minutes. Strain and drink once a day. Or sprinkle some aniseed on mild vegetables such as carrots or pumpkin. If your stomach will tolerate fruits during or just after a bout of nausea or vomiting, try aniseed on baked apples or pears.
Cinnamon. Steep 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder in 1 cup boiling water, strain, and sip for nausea. Do not try this remedy if you're pregnant.
Clove. This makes a nice nausea-fighting tea. Brew a cup using 1 teaspoon clove powder in a teacup full of boiling water. Strain out any clove that might be remaining, and drink as needed.
Cumin. Steep a tea with 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and a pinch of nutmeg to soothe tummy troubles.
Fennel. Crush 1 tablespoon seeds and steep for ten minutes in 1 cup boiling water. Sweeten to taste with honey. Sip as necessary for nausea.
Ginger. Without a doubt, ginger is the best stomach woe cure. Taken in any form, it will relieve nausea. Try ginger tea, gingerbread, or gingersnaps. If you're traveling, take along ginger sticks or crystallized ginger instead of travel sickness pills or patches. Studies show ginger to be more effective than the potion you purchase at the pharmacy. Skip the ginger ales, though, unless they have real ginger content. Much of today's ginger ale is absent its curative ginger.
Mint. Mint tea relieves nausea. Simply steep about 1 tablespoon dry leaves in 1 pint hot water for 30 minutes; strain and drink. Don't toss out those mint leaves when you drink the tea. Instead, eat them. Eating boiled mint leaves can cure nausea, too.
Home Remedies from the Cupboard
Vinegar. Sometimes the smell of vomit can cause additional vomiting, or continued nausea. After you vomit, rinse the remaining particles out of your mouth with 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup vinegar in a 4-ounce glass. The stomach acids in vomit can be harsh on tooth enamel. Just rinse, don't gargle. This freshens your breath, too.
With these home remedies, you've now got some great tools to prevent and stop nausea and vomiting. Once you've got your nausea under control, you'll be able to start eating, drinking and recovering.
The tips that follow are designed to reduce your discomfort and help relieve your symptoms as quickly as possible. If vomiting is violent or persists for more than 24 hours or if your vomit contains blood or looks like coffee grounds, see a physician without delay.
Evaluate the cause and treat the symptoms accordingly. Nausea and vomiting are two vague symptoms that can be caused by many illnesses and conditions. How you respond to and treat them depends on what's causing them.
For example, if your nausea is the result of a migraine, treating the migraine (with medication, a cold compress, rest, quiet, and darkness) will also help with the nausea and vomiting. If your upset stomach is caused by gastroesophageal reflux, you can alleviate your symptoms by taking an over-the-counter (OTC) medication and doing whatever else your doctor has advised you to do when your reflux flares up. Of course, there are other possible causes of nausea and vomiting, too.
Natural Home Remedies for Nausea
If nausea and vomiting are persistent, here are several home remedies from the kitchen to put them in their place:
Home Remedies from the Refrigerator
Cranberry juice. Avoiding solid food for a day is sometimes recommended when you're nauseated and vomiting, but don't give up the fluids. Drink cranberry juice during your fast. It's generally easy on your digestive tract.
Lemon juice. Mix together 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. And this cure comes with a folk-ish instruction: Dip your finger into the mix and lick it off so that you take it in slowly.
Lime juice. For an immediate nausea/vomiting stopper, mix 1 cup water, 10 drops lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Then add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and drink.
Milk. Don't drink it straight. Instead, try this vintage milk toast recipe for a bland food that's easy to eat when combating nausea and vomiting. Heat 1 cup milk until hot but not boiling. Put it in a bowl. Then take 1 piece of toast, slightly buttered, and crumble it into the milk. Eat slowly.
Onion. Juice an onion to make 1 teaspoon. Mix with 1 teaspoon grated ginger and take for nausea.
Home Remedies from the Spice Rack
Aniseed. This helps cure nausea and vomiting. Brew aniseed into a tea by putting 1/4 teaspoon in 1/2 cup boiling water. Steep for five minutes. Strain and drink once a day. Or sprinkle some aniseed on mild vegetables such as carrots or pumpkin. If your stomach will tolerate fruits during or just after a bout of nausea or vomiting, try aniseed on baked apples or pears.
Cinnamon. Steep 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder in 1 cup boiling water, strain, and sip for nausea. Do not try this remedy if you're pregnant.
Clove. This makes a nice nausea-fighting tea. Brew a cup using 1 teaspoon clove powder in a teacup full of boiling water. Strain out any clove that might be remaining, and drink as needed.
Cumin. Steep a tea with 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and a pinch of nutmeg to soothe tummy troubles.
Fennel. Crush 1 tablespoon seeds and steep for ten minutes in 1 cup boiling water. Sweeten to taste with honey. Sip as necessary for nausea.
Ginger. Without a doubt, ginger is the best stomach woe cure. Taken in any form, it will relieve nausea. Try ginger tea, gingerbread, or gingersnaps. If you're traveling, take along ginger sticks or crystallized ginger instead of travel sickness pills or patches. Studies show ginger to be more effective than the potion you purchase at the pharmacy. Skip the ginger ales, though, unless they have real ginger content. Much of today's ginger ale is absent its curative ginger.
Mint. Mint tea relieves nausea. Simply steep about 1 tablespoon dry leaves in 1 pint hot water for 30 minutes; strain and drink. Don't toss out those mint leaves when you drink the tea. Instead, eat them. Eating boiled mint leaves can cure nausea, too.
Home Remedies from the Cupboard
Vinegar. Sometimes the smell of vomit can cause additional vomiting, or continued nausea. After you vomit, rinse the remaining particles out of your mouth with 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup vinegar in a 4-ounce glass. The stomach acids in vomit can be harsh on tooth enamel. Just rinse, don't gargle. This freshens your breath, too.
With these home remedies, you've now got some great tools to prevent and stop nausea and vomiting. Once you've got your nausea under control, you'll be able to start eating, drinking and recovering.
I have been using phenergan/promethazine it's an antihistamine for nausea and itching, it made me sleepy until I got used to it. It works well for me on the nausea and I guess the itching as well as I haven't had to much of a problem with that yet.
I would like to try zofran, but I just got this message from my regular dr.
Due to recent concerns about Zofran toxicity, and possible drug interactions, we had best wait til................
My hep dr is out of the office this week and I asked my regular dr for a script for zofran.
Is there cause for alarm?
Due to recent concerns about Zofran toxicity, and possible drug interactions, we had best wait til................
My hep dr is out of the office this week and I asked my regular dr for a script for zofran.
Is there cause for alarm?
I had it occasionally and took zofran about 6 times. It worked for me. Again, one of those things that came n went. It seemed worse w early fat n meds. Good luck!! Hang inthere! Karen:)
i take zofran....works great...i was my sickest between week 2 and 6...now i'm not nearly as sick on week 12...good luck...billy
I agree, all these meds are not nice.
I never even liked taking something for a headache.
I never even liked taking something for a headache.
My vision is blurry now, and I'm not sure why. Could be Zofran, could be about 10 other things. I have stopped taking the Zofran for a day, and it didnt' change my eyesight. Everybody is different. It does help with the nausea pretty quickly though. I'm hoping that my body gets used to all of this and that I can stop taking it though. I'm not liking taking all of these meds. :0(
Tomorrow I will be doing my 3rd shot and have struggled with the nausea and vomiting. I'm on Zofran and Transderm-Scop patch - which is the patch behind the ear that lasts for 72 hours. Between the two, I have it under control, although I can definitely tell when both of them are due. I've tried to stop both of them independently, but as soon as I do, I'm back to square one.
Hope this help.
Hope this help.
Zofran is really good at controlling nausea-its what they give chemo patients so you know its pretty strong.Ive used it and wouldnt take anything else cindy
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