Doctors are generally reluctant to prescribe this pill since it's more expensive and it's kind of like calling in an the swat team for a shoplifter. Unless you have a condition that would make this a necessity (like undergoing chemo), they try to start small and keep you as unmedicated as possible. Other prescriptions can be very effective, like compazine. Insurance tends to cover this one a lot more and it's just in general cheaper (mine was under $10 for 10 pills). I got a sv and I took one before I v*ted and I never did (was n*s, but no v*ting), nothing as powerful as Zofran needed. I find it's helpful for recovery to start with the smallest doses of everything possible so I don't just take a million pills over anxiety. For instance, if I feel n*s, I chew on some ginger candy, then up to the pepto. I make sure it's "real" before I take something prescription. This helps me weed out real illness from anxiety related issues and to not rely on prescription medication. These are pretty powerful drugs! It helps me to remember that v*ing illnesses affect people less than once a year normally (most people I talked to said once every 5-10 years excluding medication and drinking problems), this from people who aren't trying not to v*t. Ginger is non-prescription and REALLY works. I didn't believe it, but I bought some ginger tea and it helps me n*a 90% of the time. It's not a placebo effect, it's well-documented for morning sickness, chemo, and can be powerful.