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Could i take ondansetron if i have the stomach flu?
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Yes: Commonly used anti-nausea med to allow oral hydration when have viral GI illnesses (/"stomach flu").
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: Ondansetron may be taken if you have the stomach flu. It helps with nausea and vomiting. If you can’t keep the pill down, there is a rapidly orally disintegrating tablet version of ondansetron available.
Answered 4/27/2016
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Yes: Ask for the oral dissolve tablets to avoid throwing them up.
Answered 4/17/2013
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