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Which medication prevents severe vomiting episode?

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Vomiting: Best is zofran (ondansetron).

Answered 2/1/2013

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Dr. Syed H. Sajid answered

Specializes in General Adult Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ( 1 yr. Fellowship), sees all types of patients for Medication Management from ages 6-99yo

Not sure: Commonly prescribed anti emetics are compazine, zofran, phenergan, (promethazine) meclizine, cyclizine, dramamine, etc. There is no surety that they will take care of severe vomiting episode.

Answered 12/27/2012

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