Anything prescribed always comes with some sort of risk, if you are really worried about it you can try alternative methods like buy some ginger and chew on a piece or make it into tea, saltiness crackers, 7 up, there are a bunch of things just Google it and see what works for you
There are some lawsuits related to it recently, but my doctor said he's never had a patient with an issue. He's still cautious not to use it though and gave me B6 instead. However, I have several family members who took it for the entire 2nd and 3rd trimester and had no problems. If you're getting dehydrated and can't get enough nutrition, your doctor may have judged that the benefits outweigh the risks for you.
Hi there,
Ondansetron is used for treating vomiting. Constipation, dizziness and headache are the most commonly reported side effects associated with its use. These symptoms will ware off once you have stopped using the medication. This is merely an advice and not a substitute for clinical examination. I hope it helps.
Best wishes and regards!
That happened a second time the next day. Numbness in the hand lasted about a week. So now she just has the headache and nausea and a little dizziness. We saw a neurologist who found nothing wrong neurologically. She had an MRI and blood work for Lyme disease, mononucleosis, meningitis, and ANA (for autoimmune diseases). All were negative. Her blood count was normal and her TSH also. Her doctor is pretty much at a loss, as am I.
If Ondansetron is not helping there are other drugs like antacids and proton pump inhibitors that can give relief. You can ask your Doctor for a change of prescription. Also dietary modification like eating a bland non-spicy food, avoiding alcohol and smoking will help.
The answer is based on information provided. Exact advice is not possible without a proper examination and investigations. You are requested to consult your Doctor. Take care and keep us posted.
Its totally normal!
My doctor gave me ondansetron, it saved my life lol! I'm 17 weeks pregnant and I still throw up on the daily but its not as bad as a few weeks ago. The ondansetron has a grape flavor but it does make me gag, what I do is place it under my tongue and then swish with a huge gulp of ice cold water.
I noticed that my nausea was worse when I was super hungry but I would be so hungry that I couldn't keep anything down- frustrating!
Ondansetron has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies failed to reveal evidence of fetal damage. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Case reports have described two women who have received ondansetron during pregnancy for life-threatening hyperemesis gravidarum. No abnormalities were noted in the offspring of these two women. Ondansetron is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
I have been prescribed that. I believe that and zofran are the two they give pregnant women. Its a lifesaver.
Have you asked your doctor what would be safe to take? When I treated my HCV I was very nauseated and was given a prescription for promthezine.
I hope you can find some relief.
I went to the er and got ondansetron (generic for zofran) but the doc prescribed it bc I literally kept nothing but one icee a day down. I got a script for 12 and thats it. All I know is they do not prescribe it to one indivodual in large quantities and that bc it can affect and stay in your blood for so long they have to monitor how much an individual gets.
I'm 32 weeks right now and I have been taking ondansetron to help with the nausea... And it helps out!!
It seems like I'm getting progressively worse. I've had a headache for about 24 hours and feel mentally disconnected and nauseas. I've been eating nothing but low fat foods such as vegetables, rice, apples and chicken breast.
I'm really anxious to have an ultrasound and other tests done. Just ready to feel normal again.
Sea bands, ginger lozenges and/or ginger gum (made by sea band), Zofran (ondansetron), mints of some sort, and as weird as it sounds... sniffing rubbing alcohol when I get nauseous (a friend of mine that had twins had a nurse give it to her to smell while she was in labor... the nurse told her it works and so far it has helped me), also the crackers by the bed and lots of ginger ale and sprite when water doesnt help.
I was on it for 4 days before that specific one stopped working and I ended up in the hospital again.. I'm 19 weeks today and had to take diclectin, ranitadine, and ondansetron up until 16 weeks regularly now it's just if i get stressed.
Hi am in my 13th week and is having bad nausea my doctor gave me this Ondansetron tables which helped a lot but am concerned about taking it. Any suggestions on should I take this medicine as it help me to work??
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