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What should you tell your doctor or nurse?

Choosing the right antiemetic

Tips for discussing nausea and vomiting with your doctor

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What should you tell your doctor/nurse?

What to consider ...

If yes, ask your doctor

Do you have a history of heart problems (e.g. angina)

Ask for an antiemetic that does not have a cardiovascular warning

Are you taking

more than one prescription drug?
over-the-counter drugs?
herbal medications?

Ask for an antiemetic that has the lowest risk of causing 'drug-drug interactions' *

Are you taking antidepressants?

Ask for an antiemetic that has not been shown to interact with your antidepressant

Do you have a history of kidney/liver problems?

Tell your doctor as they may need to alter the dose of your antiemetic

Do you ever feel dizzy and unsteady on your feet?

Ask for an antiemetic that has little risk of causing dizziness and abnormal vision

Are you worried that you may forget to take your antiemetic medication?

Ask for an antiemetic that you only need to take once a day

Do you live on your own?

Ask for an antiemetic that is easy to take, with the lowest risk of additional side-effects

Do you have trouble sleeping?

Ask for an antiemetic that will continue working for 24 hours, to avoid feeling or being sick at night

* A drug-drug interaction is when one of the medicines you are taking has an effect on one of your other medicines. This may affect the drug's effectiveness or cause an unwanted reaction.

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A Practical Guide for Patients

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