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Can you tell me if there are pills for vomiting other than ipecac?
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NO, NO, NO....: For years now we do not recommend induction of vomiting for any reason, so even ipecac has been taken off the market. There is never a good reason to induce vomiting in an at home setting. If there is an overdose, the person belongs in an ER, where they may possibly lavage the stomach contents, but never induce vomiting which can lead to aspiration. And we don't want anorexics and bulemics to have
Answered 7/3/2014
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