Posted 11/5/2012 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry that you are suffering. Ondanestron is Zofran, right? Is it the generic one or the brand? Zofran controls both nausea and vomiting. When I'm throwing up constantly, I have a different kind of treatment. I do have stomach problems and GERD. So, usually, my GI puts me on Nexuim iv, Zantac iv, Zofran iv and another antiemetic I think alizapride iv (I'm not sure). The duration of the treatment depends on the intensity of the attack and they can even be repeated every 12 hrs.
Are you vomiting as a reaction to Remicade, then you need Zofran.
When I was on methotrexate, I used to have nonstop vomiting and nausea so I had to take Zofran injections prior to the MTX.
You need to take Zofran (preferably injections) regularly for 2 or 3 days until things calm down.
My GI told me the first day I saw him that when I'm nauseous and vomiting, he won't ever prescribe me antivomiting oral meds. They will either be in the form of injections or suppositories.
Don't take antacids, take a ppi if you need it. Also, eat smooth food like jelly, custard, rice pudding. No solid food at the time being and eat several small meals per day.
Hope you can catch up with your courses.
Take care!