anti-emetics??

[nobodyknowsit]

I came across an emet site about a year ago that had a link to anti-emetics. But I can't remember which site it was. Are there such a thing as drugs that can prevent you from v*ing, other than the ones for motion sickness, like dramamine?


Thanks for your help!

[norrok]

i dont think there is, nor would it be wise.. to have a med that prevents v'ing, seeing as when ever it finally happens - its our body clearing out crap in our system that shouldnt be there.. and thus harms us in the long run if it does not get out. being an emet, normaly means we wont v', and its all our mind telling us we will - because we are so scared of doing it (kinda works like.. when you tell someone not to do something, its human nature to do it ).. its just.. we panic so much, and get so worked up.. we make our self fill sick.


but along the line for (anti-emetics).. my understanding is that - the doctor can give meds that help emet to help us, and thus - in the long run, lowering the chance we make our self feel sick.


(that prob didnt make sense.. but thats the way i see things, and thought it might help you for me to post it [img]smileys/smilies_02.gif[/img])

[jennyleigh1975]

There are several anti-emetic medicines that can be prescribed. Probally the most widely heard of one here in the states is Phenagren. There is also a medicine called Emetrol here in the US that you dont have to have a prescription for. I dont know that preventing v'ing when you feel sick can harm you. Yes, it is your bodies way of getting rid of something that it doesnt want, but if it wasnt ok to stop it, then why would so many doctors prescribe us anti-emetics when we are sick with V* I have been told by our doctor, that it is worse to try and stop diarrhea. Especially if the cause of the diarrhea is something bacterial. I guess it would depend on what is causing the V* or D* as to where its ok to stop it. I think I have heard, or read somewhere, that if the virus that is making you sick is in your stomach when it begins to make you ill, that you will V*, but if it is already through your stomach and in your intestines, that you will have diarrhea. So, my thought on this is .............. if you feel sick (like V* sick) that if you take an anti-emetic, that teh "bug" will pass on into your intestines and you will jsut have diarrhea. Our doctor told us that usually a shot of phenagren when you are sick, will pass things on through your system and you will either be over it completely, or you will just have diarrhea.

Anyway, this is just my two cents, I hope it made some sense.

[nobodyknowsit]

This is a stupid question, but who is "our doctor"?


BTW, thanks for the replies. Maybe i should ask my doctor or therapist about it..I'm sure they would be able to tell me exactly what's going on when you take ant-emetics, and give me some insight on it. I appreciate your help![img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img] i have been considering anti-emetics for a while, but i was wondering what the risks were.

[jennyleigh1975]

I meant our doctor, as in mine and my families.

[ChippedAway]

The only time it's harmful to suppress v'ing is when alcohol is involved. Otherwise, by the time the toxin triggers the v'ing reponse, it's already in the bloodstream and it's too late to v' anything back up anyway. V'ing is a reponse that was helpful back in our primative days (think caveman) when one person would v', they would know to stop eating whatever they were that caused the problem. Also, other people's v' is SUPPOSED to make you want to v' yourself, it's that caveman thing again. So we're normal that we get all freaky about other people's v'.


As for anti-emetics. I have prescriptions for many of them, and also use OTC stuff. I don't use them because of emet, because my emet doesn't really make me nauseous, but I have, gastroparesis, ulcers, GERDand chronic gastritis. Enough to make anybody queasy. I take reglan 4x a day to help my stomach empty (it can also be used as an anti-emetic, if need be). If I do feel sick, pepto bismol is my first line of defense. Unless it's caused by an antibiotic, then I'll take benadryl and Pepto (yes, benadryl the stuff used for the sniffles, also can be an anti-emetic). If it escalates, I will take compazine. I have an rx for phenergan, but I don't think it works very well for me, just makes me sleepy, but doesn't help the nausea.Edited by: ChippedAway

[sheri-baby]

yup you guys are all right...a virus makes you vomit because the stomach is inflamed, it does nothing to get rid of the virus....i do believe when it's bacterial than letting the diarhea run it's course is the best thing to do.....my hubby's doctor told us that after like 12 hours or so of diarhea it's time to put a stop to it because of the threat of dehydration.....supposedly all the bad things have passed from your system by then.


Sheri

[nobodyknowsit]

wait a virus isn't ur body trying to get rid of toxins??..ha! there's something for me to laugh at myself about..[img]smileys/smilies_49.gif[/img]

[jesskali]

I completely agree--there is absolutely nothing wrong with taking an anti-emetic when you feel nauseated. They are widely prescribed to many people with both chronic and acute conditions. In some instances, *v* can actually be harmful if it occurs repeatedly causing tearing of the stomach lining and dehydration. If you go to the doctor or ER with *v*, the first thing they do is give you an antiemetic. I always keep prescription antiemetics on hand just in case!

Jess

[raindrop]

Hi, I'm new here. Hope you don't mind me butting in!



Just wanted to add that I mentioned the word "emetophobia" to my dr,
and asked for anti-emetics and he was really happy to perscribe
them. I asked him several times (lol) if it was okay to take them
whenever I felt sick and they'd stop me v*, and he said that it was
absolutely fine. I can't remember what type I have, but they sit
underneath your top lip - so you don't have to swallow them. I've
had a couple of super-bad panic attacks where I thought I'd throw up,
and when I took them, the nausea disappeared within minutes. They
are literally the best thing ever! I'm much happier about going out
now, because I know I have them.



Saying that, I don't really get how they work... I mean, if you're
truly sick/ill, then surely when the effect of them has worn off you're
just going to v* anyway? Or do they hold off the v* until it's passed
through your system?



Finally, does anyone use those anti-nausea bands that use pressure
points on your wrist to suppress nausea? They've always worked really
well for me too. I once had the flu sooo badly, and I swear, I
felt so ill I almost wanted to v* but the bands helped me and stopped
me feeling so bad.