Question 1

can emend be effective on its own for vomiting and nausea? i cant tolerate zofran (ondansetron) or zofran (ondansetron) class drugs.

Accepted Answer

Preventively only: Emend s effective when administered ahead of time to prevent the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy but isn't effective after the fact.  Emend has quite a number of side effects and interactions with other medications.   You need to discuss this with your treating physician.

Question 2

is emend safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Likely so, as it is related to Zofran (ondansetron) which is considered largely safe.   I've never heard of a pregnant woman using emend, however.  It is a long acting 5ht3 antagonist typically used for prevention of nausea in women undergoing chemotherapy.

Question 3

last week i got surgery and was given sugammadex and emend. will that make my hormonal birth control (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) stop working completely ?

Accepted Answer

: Suggamadex may interfere with oral contraceptives by binding to progestins. It would be advisable to use an alternative non hormonal method during this time. Condoms, female condom, diaphragm, used along with a spermicide or Phexxi would be protective.

Question 4

i need a refill on my medication?

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So call your doc: This is the HT public information site.We are thousands of volunteer docs based primarily in the US who answer medical questions.We do not offer treatments. State medical boards require a physician/patient relationship,a retrievable record,recent exam with vital signs for prescribing.Failure to do so can lead to loss or restriction of license. It may seem minor to you but it is not.

Question 5

i need refills on my medications?

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Not here: For that you will likely need the prime service of healthtap. Easier to call your pop imo

Question 6

need advice on asthma medication ?

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Many types...: Bronchodilators such as albuterol (Ventolin) or levalbuterol (Xopenex) enlarge the diameter of the airways to help air flow and mucus come out of the lungs. Patients with cough-variant asthma, exercise-induced asthma, or regular asthma also use steroid inhalers (such as Flovent) to reduce swelling, mucus, and "sensitivity" in the airways. Singulair is an another medication that can be used.

Question 7

why am i depressed while on medication?

Accepted Answer

Approaching: depression wi multiple modalities is best. There are many
things you can do for depression.  Don't isolate. Spend time w people. Use your support system. Get out. Don’t stagnate at home. Work to get 8 hours or &gt; of sleep per night &amp; eat healthfully. Daily aerobic physical activity is a big +.  Recommend the “Feeling Good Book" by Dr. David Burns. Don't just read it - DO IT!

Question 8

are ther new medications forms on the horizon?

Accepted Answer

Several: Now that we have studies showing that long-term benefits for interferons and Copaxone are likely minimal at best, and that 60% of pts do not do well by 2 yrs, we are starting to see the emergence of far more potent meds.  Gilenya and tysabri (natalizumab) are here.  Tecfedera is close, lemtrada by end of year.  Daclizumab, ocrelizumab, the newer s-1-p drugs being looked at.  Even new drug for spasticity.

Question 9

can i get pregnant while on these medications?

Accepted Answer

Which meds?: Seems as though you are on none.

Question 10

why am i always very sleepy? i'm not on any medication.

Accepted Answer

Not sleeping: The most common cause of fatigue in a healthy young person is sleep deprivation.  Look at your calendar and figure out how many hours you are getting.  You should have at least eight hours per night if not more.  Other causes of fatigue include depression and hypothyroidisim.

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Last week i got surgery and was given sugammadex and emend. will that make my hormonal birth control (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) stop working completely ?

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I need a refill on my medication?

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Why am i always very sleepy? i'm not on any medication.

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