anti nausea meds

[hgeroka16]

Hi ladies! I was wondering if you took anti nausea medications just to prevent it, if so, how much,how long and how often do you take it after a chemo session? thanks!!

[Sherrym]

They will give you anti sickness with the chemo drip. My first chemo it did not work, so my onco changed it to a sickness drug.(apparently he has to go that for about 30% of his patients.)

Also I was prescribed cyclicine to take home

[Sherrym]

That shd read SISTER drug

[Yoshbosh]

My anti sickness drugs are prescribed to be taken 3 times a day for 3 days, then if required for a few days more.

I have also bought those acupressure travel sickness bracelets that I wear on the day of chemo and for around 5 days afterwards. I think they have really helped too.

[Hidden]

Hello, I take anti sickness as prescribed for two days 1 tablet x 2 per day ondansetron but found this was not enough so take additional tablets when needed 1 tablet x 3 per day, Metoclopramide . I have found I've needed less by session 3 although I am taking 3 days of steroids now so that could be why. X

[Elaine2016]

When I was having Carboplatin, I too had anti sickness and steroids in with the chemo treatment. Then two days of more steroids and then Metroclomide for several days after that. You should only take up to 3 times daily. I find Ginger cordial a god send to take the edge off.

Hope that helps.

[Bonnie11]

I have had an on again off again relationship with anti sickness. I am on carboplatin only and its main side effect is nausea. The major effects of this drug kick in 6-12 hours after infusion and are mostly gone after 24 hours,

So I make a note ofthe end of infusion time and take it 4 hours after and then 6 hours after .(Zofran) And if required 6-8 hours later. So far so good. Had chemo yesterday and doing well. The only problem with the really good antisicknes is constipation. I take lactulose/duphlac 30ml daily followed by 2 litres of water daily. I keep a diary which is invaluable. Good luck

[caf132]

When I get the carboplatin and taxol together I get the IV anti-nausea drugs and steroid. i am one of the lucky ones, i take no anti-nausea drugs after treatment at home. i seem to be just fine. The steroid gives me bad side effects but doc will not let me go off due to risk of allergic reaction.

On the days I get Taxol only, thats all I get. No pre-meds. i have no nausea and go right to work.

I talked my doc into taking me off the Benedryl also because it made me hyperactive and restless legs.

[Katmal-UK]

Hi You'll find it's best to take them as you need them and if what you have taken doesn't work don't be afraid to ask for different ones. I used to find cyclizine worked best for me and with the trial drug I am on I take domperidone when I have nausea and I can guarantee within 15 mins I am fine. Don't suffer, there are plenty of different anti - sickness meds out there. xx

[Barlow1951]

I always had them for 3 days following chemo and had no problems with nausea at all. I would recommend taking them as a preventative measure rather than waiting to feel sick.

Hope your chemo goes well.

Best wishes,

Barbara

[hgeroka16]

thanks ladies I am taking prochlorperazine 10mg, atleast every six hours, though I don't feel sick, but just in case, they gave me a different one too but I might use it only if it gets bad, it's funny how my stomach feels, it feels weird and warm inside just after chemo 😝

[Rlenesue]

I took anti nausea meds as directed for 3 days after each treatment. It helped a lot. Take it whether or not you are nauseus.

[Toguan]

There are several things you can try as everyone is different so one of these might help. I will start with the over the counter: this might not make sense but for some people this works- Imodium you can take as needed . Then some folk claim ginger tea, ginger soda. Sweet potatoes are on the list. Your other options are the anti nausea medinces. That your doctor prescribes. IT HAVE BEEN PROVEN THAT PEOPLE WHO TAKE PROBOTICS DO BETTER WITH CHEMO TREATMENTS.

Prayers are said for all of you dear ones. Do you know The Lord Jesus?

[Hidden]

I would suggest that your Oncology team will discuss this with you and follow their instructions, if whatever they give you does not work, then you ask for a different anti sick drug. There is an American Cancer Society that you can contact for support and help your CNS should be able to give you the telephone number. I mention this because my cousin did not realise this existed until I discovered it for her. Sending you kind thoughts