Zofran for Nausea/Vomiting User Reviews

• zof...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 18, 2019

"I have been taking this medication at least once a week for about four years now. I have terrible stomach issues now that I no longer have my gallbladder that cause stomach pain, nausea and no appetite, as well as anxiety that manifests as nausea and stomach pain. I also have a HUGE fear of vomiting. This pill has always worked and kept me from vomiting, but on occasion the nausea sticks around but it’s nothing too terrible. I don’t know what I would do without this medication. It helps me live a normal life. I take 4 mg every 4-6 hours as needed, if it’s a rough day I’ll take 8 mg every 6-8 hours. The only downfall is the side effect of constipation, but as someone who is terrified of vomiting, I’ll take the constipation over vomiting any day."

• cam...
• August 7, 2014

"I have generalized anxiety disorder and suffer from emetophobia. The anxiety causes stomach upset, and the fear of throwing up increases the anxiety in a vicious cycle. My psychiatrist prescribed Zofran while I was trying out SSRIs to help me get through the first few weeks of side effects. I am now on Celexa with a lot less anxiety and only take Zofran as needed! It works great, it just makes me feel sleepy. Haven't run into any constipation yet."

• Ste...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 28, 2019

"I take oxycodone for chronic persistent back pain because of spinal stenosis. As a result, I frequently have nausea and vomiting, roughly 4-5 times a week. My pain management doctor always prescribes Zofran which doesn’t help in the slightest. I tell him this, but he keeps prescribing it nonetheless. He says it is safe and doesn’t make you sleepy. I say if it doesn’t work, what good is it? My GI doctor gave me Phenergan, which does help, but he tells me to go back to the pain guy to get more. I go back, tell him, yet he just gives me more Zofran. DON'T YOU JUST LOVE PHYSICIANS WHO LISTEN TO THEIR PATIENTS (sarcasm)."

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2020

"I've taken this medication on various occasions, and honestly, it's a lifesaver. Today, I woke up with a stomach bug. I got out of bed, drank a glass of water, and not even five minutes later, I was bent over the toilet. I laid down, and maybe half an hour later, again within two hours, I had taken six horrible, dry heaving, painful, and exhausting visits to the bathroom. Finally, I rushed to the doctor, where it happened one more time before being seen. She quickly gave me one of these, and I haven't thrown up or felt nauseous since. I've been able to keep down liquids and solids with ease. I see this medication as a great tool to help me get better faster than expected!"

• Man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 26, 2014

"I had the norovirus last year and took Zofran, and it worked very well. The pills are small and dissolve easily on your tongue, so you don't have to drink water and risk throwing up the medicine. If possible, I think it would be great to offer this medication over the counter."

• Dol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2020

"I have acute gastritis, and this medicine makes me feel worse. Too many side effects are associated with it. I feel more pain in my stomach, lightheaded, dizzy, and just overall bad. I was starting to feel better before I took this medicine, and now I have to wait for it to run its course."

• Hgg...
• April 22, 2021

"I have hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) and have been miserable. Zofran is keeping me out of the ER right now. At first, I noticed it made me a little dizzy, and it still makes me feel just a little weird within the first hour, but it’s extremely tolerable. The constipation is super annoying, but talk to your doctor about it if that’s an issue, and you can probably take something to help that. It stops me from throwing up, but I am still definitely nauseous. Brings it from like a 10 to a 5 or 6 maybe, but I can EAT now. That is huge. I am eating small meals when I haven’t had a meal in weeks. I’ve been barely eating and drinking. I am completely dependent on Zofran to be any type of functional right now. It makes me a little tired but also gives me more energy to not just stay in bed all day because it makes me feel better. Highly recommend, just watch out for the side effects I mentioned. Nothing to be scared of, extremely tolerable for me :)"

• Vha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2019

"Day 1 of what the docs think is the flu, first time puking in a long time. Couldn't hold down water or Pepto. Was so nauseous I was having dreams that were making it worse. Zofran has kicked my nausea, and now I can eat and drink again and therefore take ibuprofen and my flu meds. Holy cheese, Batman."

• Anonymous
• September 15, 2011

"I suffer from both severe emetophobia (fear of vomiting) AND a panic disorder which causes nausea and gastric upset. I spent many years trapped in a horrible cycle of panicking any time I felt the slightest twinge of nausea, which in turn induced intense stomach upset, sometimes to the point of heaving. I've tried other anti-nausea medications in the past (Phenergan, Compazine), with so-so results, and the annoying side effect of extreme drowsiness. Zofran has been a real lifesaver for me. Within minutes of taking a pill, my nausea subsides. The only side effect I've experienced has been constipation, but I'll take that over vomiting any day!"

• KPP...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 4, 2020

"I’ve had a fear of vomiting for years (25+). Found out about this medication when my best friend had hyperemesis while pregnant, and it helped her stop vomiting. I asked my doctor if I could get it because I had such horrible anxiety about throwing up. I take Zofran 4-8 mg when I have bad nausea and anxiety, and it seems to help me. I did throw up once after taking it, but I think it was because I had worked myself up so much!"

• pre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2015

"I'm taking this for morning sickness. I feel like it has given me my life back. I lost over 6 lbs in 5 days due to nausea and vomiting and was too sick to do anything for my toddler, myself, or my home. I can tell when it's starting to wear off (at about 6.5-7 hr.) because the nausea comes right back. I'll take being backed up and a little drowsy as a side effect... It allows me to eat and keep things down and be present in my family's life. Never thought I'd be so happy to take a medication, but I'm SO thankful for Zofran."

• Xti...
• March 9, 2015

"The only medication that really does the trick. I have been prescribed it twice now due to a severe stomach virus, and it gave me relief after 20 minutes! I didn't throw up anymore afterwards, and it helped me sleep after a very restless night. Love it!"

• Bet...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 27, 2016

"I have Crohn's disease, emetophobia, and I also take quite a few pain meds for chronic pain, all of which make me extremely nauseous, so I suffer nausea a lot! Ondansetron is a lifesaver for me. I take 4 mg every 8-12 hours, and on a good day, some days I take 8 mg if it's really bad! I've been taking it daily for nearly 6 months, and it is still as effective as the first time I took it! I live in the UK, so I am fortunate that I don't have to pay eye-watering prices. I'd recommend it to anybody, it's brilliant."

• qh3...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2015

"I was extremely hungover and was vomiting for about 14 hours non-stop before being prescribed Zofran. I know it seems silly to get medication for a hangover, but I was becoming dangerously dehydrated from binge drinking and heavy vomiting, as I was unable to keep even a sip of water down. Not even ten minutes after taking the medicine (dissolvable pills), I already felt significant relief from the nausea, and therefore the vomiting as well. A bit expensive, but completely worth it."

• pan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2015

"Last night I had severe diarrhea and stomach pain and dizziness, maybe I was dehydrated from the stomach bug, so I went to the ER and they said they were going to give me Zofran, which I have a phobia of trying new pills, but my stomach hurt so bad. I told the nurse I'd break it in half till I seen how small it was, and she said just let it dissolve on your tongue, so I did, and it had a strawberry flavor, which I told her, 'Wow, this tastes good.' Within about 5 minutes, my nausea had gotten so much better, it even relaxed me a bit. I'm telling you folks, if you have the stomach bug or stomach aches, give this a shot. I had no side effects at all, maybe a little sleepiness, but like others, I'll take that over the stomach pain. Thanks, Zofran."

• mik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2016

"This medicine potentially saved my life! I had no appetite. In three days, I lost 7 pounds! My wife took me to the ER, tests were ran, and the physician prescribed Zofran 4 mg, and it worked. Within ten minutes, I was eating a turkey burger with garlic oven fries. My anxiety is gone as well. I would recommend this medicine to my friends and family."

• Jas...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 12, 2021

"I take Zofran only if I feel nauseated with migraine headaches. Otherwise, I take Phenergan for nausea related to severe pain. These two work very differently but work very well for my specific needs. I can't take Phenergan for migraine nausea, it doesn't work. Only Zofran works for migraine nausea. I do often have to take two, though."

• Ita...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2016

"I've had central vertigo for years, but the nausea and vomiting have increased lately. My gastroenterologist prescribed Zofran 4 mg once a day. It's a miracle! I can go out and shop without vomiting in the aisles of the grocery store. I have my life back."

• J13...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2016

"I was given this medication after a severe bout of anxiety and panic attacks. I lost 25 lbs in 2 weeks due to the panic and had no appetite. Of course, when you don't eat for that long, nausea can easily set in. I couldn't even move off the couch for fear of feeling extremely sick or dry heaving. I was finally given this miracle pill, and the nausea quickly went from 10 (the worst) to easily a 2 or 3 within about 45 minutes. I took it for a week as I tried to get my appetite back and anxiety under control with other meds. Highly effective. I did experience some constipation from this medication, but that could also be due to the starvation mode I was in for 2 weeks. Either way, highly recommend to anyone dealing with nausea."

• Ess...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2015

"I am currently 25 weeks pregnant and have had bad nausea/morning sickness since week 5. This medicine has been wonderful. There are times when I still feel sick, but it's bearable, and I don't throw up. I've been taking it so long now that the sleepiness it causes doesn't affect me anymore. However, the constipation from it has been a downer."

• har...
• January 29, 2015

"I take several medications for the treatment of autoimmune disease. I had hiatal hernia surgery, so it is important I do not vomit unless absolutely necessary. Zofran works quickly to eliminate nausea and vomiting and also relaxes me."

• ash...
• November 10, 2013

"As this viral stomach bug tore through me and all my kids, it presented excruciating stomach pains. I was prescribed Zofran for myself after puking and going diarrhea for 8 hours back to back with no relief. It worked like a miracle. As this bug started on each kid, I let them puke 6 times to get the virus out. Once they were consistently dry heaving, I gave one tablet (4 mg), which is recommended for 2 to 12-year-olds. Thank God it allowed the stomach contractions to subside, and they fell asleep! However, would not use on kids 4 and under without consulting an MD."

• ota...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2019

"Zofran is a lifesaver! I’ve been dealing with debilitating, constant nausea for months, and some days this pill is the only thing that makes me able to eat. I’ve experienced very few side effects, if any, and am so grateful for the relief from nausea. I cannot say enough good things about Zofran or recommend it highly enough."

• Pat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2019

"This medication is as close to a miracle for anyone with terrible nausea as it gets. Whether you have the flu or are going through chemo, Zofran is amazing. It works on your serotonin receptors; however, it is not like an antidepressant. It targets a specific function and suddenly, almost instantly in my case, nausea is gone. I thank my lucky stars that this medication exists. For many, it is a huge difference maker."

• Dan...
• August 19, 2019

"This is the best medicine for vomiting I have ever had. I was on IV antibiotics with a lot of side effects, especially nausea, and the antibiotics could not be changed. I literally could not hold down water. I had to be on them for 3 months, and Zofran (both IV and ODT) helped me immensely. I was able to drink and even eat a little with much less nausea. People have to remember no medication may make symptoms resolve completely every time, but this comes pretty close. When I took it for regular nausea from a virus or something, it worked like 100% nausea gone. For me, there were no side effects, and again people have to remember if you're sick, some of the symptoms may not be side effects. If you're vomiting repeatedly and are dehydrated, of course, you're going to have a headache. But everyone is different, so what works for one may not have the same effects for another. But I'm a health care worker, and whoever is given Zofran usually has relief, so give it a try if your doctor says it's okay! Good luck."