Ondansetron and Vomiting: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Mex...
• June 3, 2016

For Gastroenteritis "I have a condition called gastroparesis, and for three years, I was in bed for 3 to 5 days a week, vomiting all day. I didn't have a life, it was slowly killing me. My doctor gave me every kind of medicine to try with no relief. Then she gave me Zofran, and it was a miracle for me! I take 8 mg, and I still will occasionally be nauseated, sometimes with vomiting, but as of now, it's been six weeks, and then it was only for a few hours. If anyone has suffered from this, it is horrible! I realize it may not work for everyone, but I was totally at the end of my rope, and this saved my life! I do have to take a laxative once in a while, but I'd rather do that than live the way I was!"

• Abb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2018

For Nausea/Vomiting "I had a really awful stomach flu that persisted for more than a week, so they prescribed me this, and it has been a lifesaver! I was originally taking the 4 mg, which wasn’t working quite as well, but the 8 mg makes a world of difference. It works so quickly and gets rid of my nausea and urge to vomit. Would definitely recommend!"

• KJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2018

For Nausea/Vomiting "It doesn't do ANYTHING for me. I took it while pregnant with hyperemesis and had to switch to Phenergan. I have some gastroenterological problems, and I'm finally going to see a gastroenterologist, but I've had horrific bouts of nausea and vomiting fairly regularly, and the Zofran did NOTHING. Still throwing up, still unbearably nauseous. Phenergan works much better, although oftentimes it stops me from vomiting, but the nausea is still there. Nonetheless, doctors always want to give out Zofran and almost act like you're a drug seeker when you ask for the Phenergan. I don't even drink or smoke, let alone take drugs, but it's the only thing that helps me when I'm stuck with the nausea and vomiting."

• Lit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2016

Ondansetron for Nausea/Vomiting "I was rxed the ODT for extreme nausea and vomiting, due to a norovirus. The minty flavor really drove me over the edge and only made matters worse. Then my doc gave me the regular tablets that you swallow with a tiny bit of water, but it didn't help at all either. I remember being awed by the knowledge that they give this med to sick cancer patients when it is so horribly ineffective. Evidently, it does work like gangbusters for some people, but I'm not one of them."

• Anonymous
• June 22, 2013

For Nausea/Vomiting "Before taking this medication, I used to vomit 3-4 times a day. I started taking this medication at 9 weeks of my pregnancy. It has helped a lot. I am now 12 weeks pregnant. This morning I decided not to take the medicine, little did I behold, I threw up!"

• And...
• February 5, 2016

For Nausea/Vomiting "I sometimes suffer from anxiety that makes me physically ill. I have been nauseous and puking for 7 days, and I finally went to see a doc. They gave me the dissolving tablets. Eww! Gross. The taste stays in my mouth for hours, and it doesn't help. It just gets worse."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2014

For Nausea/Vomiting "I was in the hospital for 11 days, diagnosed with failing kidneys, which made me highly nauseated. I've lost 20 lbs. in 2 months. The shots worked quicker for me than the 4 mg pills I'm taking at home. But reading through the posts, I now know why I was severely constipated, and I normally suffer from irritable bowel syndrome...constant diarrhea. My kidneys continue to deteriorate, which causes the nausea. As far as the person who mentioned they stopped taking it because of a headache...the headache probably came from extreme vomiting or the blood pressure going up from the stress of vomiting. That's what happened to me. I would give it another try."

• Mig...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 3, 2019

For Nausea/Vomiting "The oral Zofran films (Zuplenz) are my lifesavers!! They are the only thing I can handle in my mouth when I'm nauseous from migraine, and they work like magic. I really don't know what I would do without them. I get 2-3 migraines a week, and they all start off with terrible nausea/vomiting. Zofran to the rescue!! Thank you to whoever invented it!"

• Fra...
• December 20, 2018

Ondansetron for Nausea/Vomiting "I received Zofran for severe nausea for 3 days. It did not work! I was vomiting within 30 min. of each injection. This is supposed to be the wonderful new drug that works for everybody. So I got severely dehydrated. It doesn't work for everybody."

• Gma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2018

For Nausea/Vomiting, Postoperative "I had dental surgery, was given one dose of ondansetron. Had an extremely bad reaction. Experienced nausea, vomiting, dry heaving, muscle twitches, seizures, couldn't open my eyes but could still hear. Three days could not eat and took sips of cola as advised by my local EMT (yes, they called 911 on me as I did feel like I was dying). Had trouble with my eyes adjusting while trying to focus, my vision would snap in and out. Now, with all that said, I have taken ondansetron several times before with no problem. You just never know."

• Gma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2018

For Nausea/Vomiting, Postoperative "I had dental surgery, was given one dose of ondansetron. Had an extremely bad reaction. Experienced nausea, vomiting, dry heaving, muscle twitches, seizures, couldn't open my eyes but could still hear. Three days could not eat and took sips of cola as advised by my local EMT (yes, they called 911 on me as I did feel like I was dying). Had trouble with my eyes adjusting while trying to focus, my vision would snap in and out. Now, with all that said, I have taken ondansetron several times before with no problem. You just never know."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 14, 2012

For Nausea/Vomiting "It helps. I get a really distinct nausea in the night, maybe once a month. I know it when I wake up feeling sick, and then my whole body starts to heat up. I take Zofran right away. I still have episodes of almost vomiting, dry heaves, I guess, but it keeps it down. Takes a few hours for the symptoms to subside-usually means I'm up half the night, but I'm terrified of throwing up, so this is one of the best prevention medicines. This and ginger tea are my go-to remedies. That said, if I don't fully sleep it off, I end up with a hangover in the morning."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 14, 2012

For Nausea/Vomiting "It helps. I get a really distinct nausea in the night, maybe once a month. I know it when I wake up feeling sick, and then my whole body starts to heat up. I take Zofran right away. I still have episodes of almost vomiting, dry heaves, I guess, but it keeps it down. Takes a few hours for the symptoms to subside-usually means I'm up half the night, but I'm terrified of throwing up, so this is one of the best prevention medicines. This and ginger tea are my go-to remedies. That said, if I don't fully sleep it off, I end up with a hangover in the morning."

• Kid...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2019

Ondansetron for Gastroenteritis "I get attacks that start with coughing, that leads to dry heaving and stomach cramps. Always lasts 24 hours (almost to the minute). I have taken Zofran and morphine injection for symptoms. Helps some, but not total relief. Wish I had the relief you all get."

• Col...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2012

For Nausea/Vomiting, Postoperative "Was taking the pain medicine Tylox after ACL repair and broken femur. Although the Tylox helped tremendously with the pain, I would get a nauseous feeling and vomit even when I ate before taking Tylox. The doctor gave me a prescription for ondansetron, and it worked beautifully. I take it 10-15 minutes before I eat and take the Tylox 10-15 minutes after I eat... no more nausea! Yay."

• Han...
• February 25, 2016

For Nausea/Vomiting "I suffer from Crohn's colitis, and I also have severe PTSD anxiety. I was constantly nauseous and puking off and on for a week straight. I went to the ER, and they prescribed me this medication. I took the medication, it took away symptoms for just a few minutes, and I was back to puking 45 minutes later. I hate these pills!"

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2018

For Nausea/Vomiting, Postoperative "This medicine is a wonder drug. I have ulcerative colitis and an ulcer. I recently had a gastric bypass, and that's when all the problems started. I couldn't eat. I'd throw up everything. Even limiting things to one small bite every 5 minutes was too much. The doctor prescribed me Zofran and said to take it as soon as I felt the 'pressure' letting me know I was liable to throw up. With this surgery, you have to get your protein and calories in every day, or you will not lose weight. I plateaued for a while, but after getting on the Zofran and taking it 'as needed,' I've lost 78 lbs in 6 months, and eating is getting easier. I don't know how I would have survived this without the Zofran enabling me to keep my protein levels up."

• Anonymous
• February 8, 2017

Ondansetron "My birth defect had shut down my bladder to the extent of not being able to urinate. Long story short, I had an infection so bad my bladder was 3x the normal size. So, seeing how I couldn't go, my body decided that it would send everything back out the way it came. If my wife didn't make me go to the hospital, my bladder would have exploded, they gave me a shot of this medication, and it stopped the vomiting in minutes. Well, I am better and have a prescription for this, and I have to self-cath because of the damage to my bladder. If I can't go backwards in time, I would have listened to my wife instead of being a procrastinator."

• Anonymous
• January 13, 2010

Ondansetron for Nausea/Vomiting "I received this medicine with Stadol for a migraine. Within 20 min, I vomited. I hadn't vomited with the migraine, just had nausea. I got out of bed once after a few hours and threw up again, then again after trying only water. So... this didn't work at all for me, but I'd never had either of the two drugs before."

• Anonymous
• September 9, 2010

For Nausea/Vomiting "Significantly helped reduce my nausea and vomiting due to hyperemesis during pregnancy. Prior to taking this medication, I had nausea 24/7 and was vomiting excessively for weeks. I lost 15 pounds and had to be given IV fluids and nutrients. Once prescribed this medication, I was able to eat and drink again and had much less nausea and no vomiting for about a week. However, I did notice a reduced effectiveness over time. The nausea increased and I began vomiting daily again (although with less vigor and less frequency than before). I'm not sure why it is less effective now than it was at the initial use, but I still am satisfied with the improvement of my condition."

• Med...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2021

For Nausea/Vomiting, Postoperative "Think some reviews are suspicious since the CDC wanted Phenergan, which was 10 times the medication Zofran is. The headaches are severe, and nausea/vomiting hits without warning. I tried but could not tolerate the pain and misery. Phenergan was by far superior and boosted mood because it was such a good medication and better than Zofran or any so-called antidepressant. I can't believe Zofran has replaced other medications in hospice comfort packs."

• Jua...
• September 23, 2015

For Nausea/Vomiting "Nausea/vomiting. Took tablet 45 minutes before lunchtime, and I still needed to slow down to avoid building nausea toward Cheerios and a banana. Lunch is 50 minutes long, and it still did not curb nausea with food I considered safe. Thinking there might still be some coverage 6 hours later, I tried eating a carrot, but my body quickly rejected it."

• JUS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2022

Ondansetron for Nausea/Vomiting "I've been traveling and taking Zofran. In the past, if I took Zofran once, it seemed to be okay. But after taking multiple doses these last few days of travel, I've been having nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle spasms, and numbness/tingling in my limbs. When I would feel a little off, I would take Zofran, not realizing that it was making things worse for me! I also looked up any possible drug interactions, and it appears that it has a major negative interaction with Zoloft (which I take!). It's ruined the first part of my trip, and I'm praying that I can start feeling better so I can enjoy the trip that I have dreamed about for decades now!"

• Isu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2017

For Nausea/Vomiting "Was prescribed from the doc at the walk-in ondansetron for severe vomiting due to food poisoning when I was out the day before. It stopped that, but long story short, I had to be in the hospital for 3 days to monitor and do tests about my heart, as they thought I suffered a silent heart attack after only 3 pills. They won't admit to that drug causing some of what I got, though, only that I ingested an acute viral infection. Not fun."

• Chy...
• July 22, 2019

For Nausea/Vomiting "I have a really bad stomach bug, been puking for 2 days, and I'm so very nauseous when I'm not puking. The doctor prescribed this to me today to help. I've only been able to drink water and keep it down today. Food makes me want to vomit, even smelling it. I took one of these around 4, and it hasn't helped in the slightest. I'm also breastfeeding a 10-month-old, and my boobs are really small now. I'm so very worried. I hope this goes away soon :( sad it hasn't helped yet."