Question 1

is it ok to give an 8 year old promethazine for nausea?how much?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: The only antiemetic recommended for children is ondansetron (zofran).

Question 2

starting generic zoloft (sertraline). worried about side effects-nausea and upset stomach. is it ok to take promethazine for nausea/vomiting and pepto for stomach?

Accepted Answer

Nausea: Taking zoloft (sertraline) and Promethazine together may increase serotonin levels which can cause heart problems. Try taking Promethazine a half hour before zoloft (sertraline) to ameliorate side effects.

Question 3

is phenergan (promethazine) safe to take for nausea if on metoprolol.

Accepted Answer

Good question: Phenergan (promethazine) raises metoprolol levels. You can use them together but should monitor HR and BP. You may need to lower the dose of the metoprolol.

Question 4

can you take tramadol with nausea medicine promethazine!

Accepted Answer

Yes: Medication allergies or intolerances aside, tramadol and Promethazine can be safely taken together. Beware of sedation!

Question 5

for quick nausea relief is it better to take a promethazine suppository than the pill?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The suppository may be better adsorbed than the oral form, since the pill can again be thrown up immediately after ingestion. Pressing on the inner wrist acupuncture point master of the heart 6 can also provide almost instant relief from nausea related to morning sickness.

Question 6

just started citalopram 10mg and propranolol 10mg per day, am i okay to take 25mg of promethazine along with it for the nausea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The risk of interaction is low, though you it can make you feel more sleepy.

Question 7

is promethazine 25mg safe to take during first trimester of pregnancy? suffering from nausea.

Accepted Answer

Often used: Promethazine is often prescribed for early pregnancy nausea. Diclegis is typically viewed as the first choice and then others are added if needed

Question 8

can i take promethazine after taking meclizine 6 hours earlier in the same day for nausea and dizziness due to a migraine?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. But avoid driving or using dangerous machinery for you could be sl. drowsy

Question 9

i take promethazine to ease nausea that i get from prescribed pain meds. i experience excessively congested  nasal passages too. could they be linked?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Promethazine is an antihistamine so should decongest you.  See physician.

Question 10

is it ok to take meclizine and phenergan (promethazine) together and can i use zofran for breakthrough nausea?

Accepted Answer

Messy: See the allergist and go with the least amount of medication possible. Check your thyroid status too. Don't want you to be stumbling about in a fog.

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I take promethazine to ease nausea that i get from prescribed pain meds. i experience excessively congested nasal passages too. could they be linked?

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