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What is the treatment for food poisoning when you can't keep water down? i've been sick since i ate at a new restaurant for lunch. it started as soon as i got home after eating. it's been nausea and diarrhea for a couple hours. i tried to drink water so i

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I : I think that you need an antiemetic, either as a suppositorie or an orally disintegrating tablet, which is not available over the counter. Therefore, you may have to visit the nearest emergency room.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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