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Can someone become "immune' (desensitized) to zofran (ondansetron) if they take one 8mg pill about every two weeks for a year? i take it & am very nervous abt this.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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There: are no recorded examples of "desensitization" and subsequent lack of response to Zofran! Hope this helps!

Answered 4/23/2016

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A member asked:

Can someone become "immune' (desensitized) to zofran (ondansetron) if they take one 8mg pill about every two weeks for a year? i take it & am very nervous abt this.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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