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A member asked:

I'm can't take ondansetron but need something good for nausea and vomiting, is there anything thats not in the same family as that, i'm desperate?

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Yes there is: You can be treated with Compazine or even phenergan (promethazine). But it is essential that you undergo a full GI evaluation as well.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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