Dronabinol for Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced User Reviews

• swe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2018

Dronabinol "My father, who has cancer, was wilting away from the pain meds and associated nausea and vomiting. No water either. Mentally, he was in a real bad place. CBD/THC 4:1 oil and Marinol have completely turned him around. He is now only on one prescribed medication versus before three, all of which caused drowsiness. Gaining weight and cracking jokes. Ridiculous how a substance that doesn't cause death by overdose, gives you an appetite, and makes you happy is not available over the counter. Especially when alcohol, which is much worse, is not only legal but glorified. Legalize it. Don't criticize it."

• Mad...
• June 20, 2016

Dronabinol "My boyfriend has cancer and was receiving two kinds of chemotherapy. Along with blood clots and a drain in his leg, he was in a lot of pain. When receiving chemo, we would stay in the hospital for three days, and even with the Neulasta shot and all the IV anti-nausea meds, he still was sick. Finally, he was prescribed Marinol, and it changed everything. The day we came home from the hospital after taking it, he was well enough to go Frisbee golfing even with a drain in his leg! He never vomited again, and he actually got kinda chubby! The drug changed his attitude, and I believe it gave him the strength he needed to fight his sarcoma. He's now in remission!"

• Bar...
• September 26, 2016

Dronabinol "After debilitating nausea and vomiting from radiation and chemotherapy, and after trying all the normal drugs like Zofran and some others, I tried Marinol. It was by far the most effective for treating nausea and vomiting of any pharmaceutical. It gives a nice, pleasant buzz as well. The problem for me was the overstimulation of my appetite. I've never felt hunger like this in my entire life. Anyway, people who need this drug could probably use the extra appetite anyway."

• krb...
• August 16, 2013

Dronabinol "Ask your doctor to prescribe Marinol (dronabinol) to cure you of your MAJOR nausea problem. If you are taking large doses of medicines for cancer or HIV/AIDS, then you probably get nauseous a lot! We all know that it's hard to get anything done when you are nauseated all day. This medicine is a game-changer and a lifesaver. I would go as far as to say that this is a miracle. I'm still in shock how well it is helping my nausea since nothing I ever took before helped as much as this medicine!"

• Moo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2017

Dronabinol "I am surprised this isn't oncologists' 'go-to' drug. After my first A/C infusion for breast cancer, I had severe nausea and vomiting immediately. The doctor prescribed 25 mg of promethazine orally and rectally (in case I couldn't hold down the pill). All it did was make me sleep for hours, induce a migraine status headache, and cause severe stomach pain/cramping, and I would still wake up vomiting. Then my doctor prescribed Dronabinol 5 mg. It was a miracle drug. The stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting completely stopped. It made me slightly tired in the beginning, but the feeling was more relaxed than tired, therefore I could continue to function normally. It also stimulated my appetite, which is very important for chemotherapy patients."

• Anonymous
• March 16, 2010

Dronabinol "My doctor prescribed Marinol after I had adverse reactions to most antiemetics given to me during chemotherapy. Converting from IV to oral cytotoxins, nausea made my quality of life poor. Marinol made such a positive change for me. Taking between 2.5 and 5 mg, there is only about 20 minutes of silliness, which my family welcomes, then relief from vomiting for 6 to 8 hours. It has been a lifesaver for me and for my family."

• Mik...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 1, 2018

Dronabinol "Marinol medication was given to me for extreme nausea due to gastroparesis. It has been a godsend. It loses some efficacy if you overuse it but is very effective for nausea relief when others haven’t helped. I highly recommend this medication."

• Anonymous
• March 19, 2012

Dronabinol "I have never personally taken this medication. However, my mother recently was prescribed Marinol after other medications provided no relief from chemo-induced nausea. Her first dose took about 3 hours to kick in (which is a long time when you're nauseated), but after that, she's been a brand new person. I'm guessing it takes those first few hours to get fully in your system. She takes it twice a day and has had little to no nausea."

• Anonymous
• May 28, 2009

Dronabinol "I used Marinol for nausea during cancer therapy. I have to take some narcotics for excessive pain, and Marinol still keeps the nausea down that the narcotics create. It makes my life quite a bit easier."

• mob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2015

"I have gastroparesis and a pacemaker for it in my stomach. I've been on every nausea medicine, and this is the only one that worked! I felt so relaxed, and my mood went up, and my appetite is better than it was."

• Ton...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2018

"I have advanced small cell lung cancer. I'm currently now up to 104 lbs thanks to dronabinol. I have an increased appetite and overall sense of relaxation with the drug. I think it's wonderful. It does what it says, and I just enjoy the feeling it gives you and relax and EAT! I've gained weight, and it relaxes me. Same high as weed, just takes longer to kick in. I think people are waiting on euphoria because it's made in a lab. Same thing, just give it time. It's pure THC! Chill out, relax, and enjoy!"

• sky...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 17, 2012

Dronabinol "I have the 2.5 version. It works well about 90% of the time, while Zofran works about 50% of the time for me. However, I don't like taking even one because of the hangover the next day. Further, it enhances the chronic pain, making the pain worse sometimes. Never know when that will happen."

• Air...
• May 23, 2010

"I was just put on this medicine about 2 weeks ago. So far, it has helped a lot with the nausea and a little bit of the vomiting (so far). It has also helped with my appetite a little, seeing that I can seem to eat only one meal a day. This will be a welcome effect if it keeps working or even starts to work better for that. The biggest hurdle or trouble I had was with the insurance company not wanting to pay for it, I could not afford to pay it either (about ten dollars a pill, the entire 30 pills were almost 300 dollars). So after getting prior authorization denied, I asked my doctor to write a letter to the insurance company stating why she feels I should be on it, it finally went through. So I would recommend this to anyone suffering! Stop suffering."

• wha...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 31, 2019

"I've been on Marinol for about 2 years for nausea, appetite, pain, and anxiety. I've had 12 surgeries on my stomach and nearby areas. I've lost 50 lbs in the past couple of years, and it would have been a lot worse without Marinol. It works on multiple areas, yet now my insurance won't pay for it after 2 years, and it's $300 a month, so I'm not sure what to do besides the old-fashioned way, but I would rather have the Marinol. Thank you."

• Ten...
• September 13, 2014

"My mother was given dronabinol almost 3 weeks ago before starting chemo. She was so weak from not eating much in 3 months. I asked the doctor to start her on it a few days before she started chemo to see if it helped her to eat. I was afraid she wouldn't make it through chemo because she was already so weak. Monday will be her third week. So far, she has not been sick, not one day, and she has also gained 5 lbs. Thanks to God and my mother's miracle pill, I really believe she will be able to beat this thing. I just wish it weren't so hard to get insurance companies to pay for this."

• emm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2021

Dronabinol "I have severe gastroparesis, which causes constant nausea and vomiting. I have tried ondansetron, granisetron, scopolamine patches, and Phenergan to no avail. Dronabinol 5 mg has been a miracle drug for my nausea. It takes about 2-3 hours to fully kick in, but my nausea starts going away in 30-45 minutes. While I don’t mind feeling super relaxed and euphoric, I really wish that this didn’t give me those effects, because that means when I have to drive, I can’t take it until I’m back home for the rest of the day, so I just have to deal with the nausea until I’m back home for the day. For that reason, I’m rating it 9/10."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2021

Dronabinol "I had transplant surgery a few months ago. I am on immunosuppressive drugs, and I am limited to what I can take. My doctor suggested it, and I said, 'Yes, please!' I take 5 mg about an hour or two before bed. It takes over an hour to kick in, but when it does, it works very well. Helps with body pain and definitely settles my stomach. Sometimes I don't feel it as much, someone said it might have to do with taking it on a full belly. I agree with her. Works for about 4-6 hrs for me. Helps you get to sleep, too! I've had no side effects, but you will most likely feel 'high,' so be very careful."

• Nat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 21, 2020

"The past few years I’ve just lost my appetite. I was in a 6-week coma, and since then I was never hungry... until Marinol! It’s a godsend. At first, I didn’t know it’s a derivative of marijuana, and I thought I was allergic to it because I guess I kinda had “a buzz” (I’m older, and I don’t do drugs recreationally). This Marinol not only makes you hungry... you actually enjoy the food! I was literally trying not to throw up when I was eating before Marinol. It’s impossible to choke down food when you’re scared you will start to vomit. :( I’m so very grateful for this medication. It takes about an hour to make you hungry and about half an hour to relieve nausea. I’ve not had one side effect (except the first few times I took it, and I didn’t know it had pot in it), and then it just made me not feel myself... no hallucinations or anything that extreme. I sure do hope it helps you too. It stinks to have absolutely no appetite or hunger."

• Two...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2025

Dronabinol "I was fighting nausea and wanted to stop my pain medication (Suboxone), a powerful drug that takes a long time to come off of. When I started Marinol, it was a miracle drug. Not only did it help the nausea, it gave me a huge appetite, it also helped with the withdrawals. It was a great step for me. My dose was increased from 2.5 mgs to 5 mgs, that's when I started noticing the relief. I agree with many others, marijuana should be legalized. For the people that can't smoke it, the edibles will work the same, if not better. I thank the doctors and the pharmaceutical industry for Marinol."

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2012

"As soon as I took the first dose, I vomited. I feel something else. I could not stand up and fell asleep. When I woke up, my throat hurt and I could not eat without painkillers. The next day I took the next one, then I vomited again."

• Anonymous
• December 25, 2011

Dronabinol "This drug is not listed for the cancer symptom of not eating and should be. It saved my family member's life."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2016

Dronabinol "Recently diagnosed advanced lung adenocarcinoma. After surgery, began chemotherapy. This med helps allay anxiety, nausea, stimulates appetite, and helps me sleep. My mood is improved."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2015

Dronabinol "My husband has chemo-induced weight loss, he weighed 117 lbs two months ago, and now he weighs 131 lbs, and it helps with nausea somewhat. He takes two 10 mg capsules daily."

• PPT...
• July 26, 2008

"I've been using Marinol for a very long time. It's been a lifesaver for me, especially in combating nausea. It even makes me hungry and counters the nausea when I do eat."

• My ...
• April 1, 2022

Dronabinol "Didn't help him at all. He had stomach cancer in the early 2000s when it was prescribed to him, and it didn't help him eat or anything."