Opioid-Induced Nausea

[rocketman]

Looking for some input on what people have done successfully to combat nausea while taking opioid pain meds. oral dosing of oxy in particular. haven't had this problem before but have had it the past few weeks or so - slightly increased dosing lately but i don't think (could be wrong) that it is dose-related. i know some people report that the inactive ingredients in some brands cause problems. what have folks found helpful? what works to keep the nausea under control? (not vomiting just basically feel sick a lot).

thx,
rocket

 

[bud]

Try and get an Rx for zofran, best anti-nausea med.  Doc may try to give phergren instead as it's cheaper, but no where near as effective, so you may want.to say you are allergic to phenergren.  

 

[rocketman]

yeah - actually took some from my wife's Rx - zofran is really good. thanks bud. any problems taking it regularly? i don't know much about it.

 

[Kalsima]

@bud and @rocketman I can't agree with you guys anymore. Zofran is the best but my doct gives it to me seldom. He likes  phenergan and compazine. Between the three zofrran, compazine and phenergan gets last place.

 

[bud]

yeah - actually took some from my wife's Rx - zofran is really good. thanks bud. any problems taking it regularly? i don't know much about it.

Only one, it tends to bind up the GI system just as opioids do, so one needs to make sure they are drinking enough water, eating enough fiber, etc.  I take it for migraine nausea too and it's a lifesaver for me.  Been taking it daily for about 2 yrs.

 

[rocketman]

oh great to know bud - thank you very much. i get migraines also so maybe i'll try it for that as well

 

[bud]

Sure, hope you get some relief