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How effective is ondansetron 4mg for chemo?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

It is fairly good: But the best dose that works is 8mg or more. Yet 4mg might do the trick and prevent/control mild nausea and prevent vomiting.

Dr Encarnacion and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/14/2013

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