Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Good Morning: Questions about nausea.......I take a twelve hour compozine with my interferon injection.....this really helps....but the next day I am still really sick at my stomach and don't want to take another compozine cause they are so strong......what is phenergan......and what doseages does it come in??? I have only had five interferon injections so I am very new at this. Rowena arbrus@... wrote: > From: arbrus@... > > Gerri, are you using phenergan under medical supervision? According > to my info, you have to be very cautious with this if you have a liver > problem. Arlene > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Show mom you love her. Check out our great Mother's Day Gifts! > 14K Gold and gemstone jewelry, leather and cloth wallets and purses, > gardening, gourmet, kitchen, more! Free Shipping in the US! > /ad/shoptheglobe5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 I've heard that quite often pharmacists are more knowledgeable about these drugs than the physicians who prescribe them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Well, my doc knows I take it. Truthfully, I don't know if they all know just how often I'm needing it. I guess they figure it's ok cuz I haven't asked for a refill yet. I only take a third at a time. Good question..I'll have to ask! Thanks!! Gerri B. Tucson, AZ phenergan From: arbrus@... Gerri, are you using phenergan under medical supervision? According to my info, you have to be very cautious with this if you have a liver problem. Arlene ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show mom you love her. Check out our great Mother's Day Gifts! 14K Gold and gemstone jewelry, leather and cloth wallets and purses, gardening, gourmet, kitchen, more! Free Shipping in the US! /ad/shoptheglobe5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 I belive Phenergan is a sinus medication that they pass out for nausea as well. Ask your doctor first, then ask another doctor. Mine didn't tell me about any danger to my liver. Gerri B. Tucson,AZ Re: phenergan From: Rowena Pompeo <keeley@...> Good Morning: Questions about nausea.......I take a twelve hour compozine with my interferon injection.....this really helps....but the next day I am still really sick at my stomach and don't want to take another compozine cause they are so strong......what is phenergan......and what doseages does it come in??? I have only had five interferon injections so I am very new at this. Rowena arbrus@... wrote: > From: arbrus@... > > Gerri, are you using phenergan under medical supervision? According > to my info, you have to be very cautious with this if you have a liver > problem. Arlene > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Show mom you love her. Check out our great Mother's Day Gifts! > 14K Gold and gemstone jewelry, leather and cloth wallets and purses, > gardening, gourmet, kitchen, more! Free Shipping in the US! > /ad/shoptheglobe5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Looking for a new hobby? Want to make a new friend? http://www.ONElist.com Come join one of the 130,000 e-mail communities at ONElist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 I just queried the on-line " Ask-a-Doc " what phenergan is and is it harmful to the liver. Their response was that it is an anti-emetic (prevents vomiting) and said, " Phenergan has been reported to be associated with hepatitis. This, however, was reported in studies in less than 1% of patients taking the medicine. So the chances of phenergan causing a patient to develop hepatitis is extremely rare. " I asked what the normal daily dosage might be for nausea, and they said " 12.5 to 25 mg every 4 hours as needed. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 I need to find out all I can about phenergan. My husband has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C but hasn't started any treatment or doesn't even know how damaged his liver may be. He has been taking 25 mg of phenergan almost daily for over two years. He says it makes him rest better and now we finally know why he's been feeling so bad. It just worries me because he hasn't been taking it occasionally---he takes it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 But what effects does it have on the liver, other than not causing hepatitis? Gerri B. Tucson, AZ Re: phenergan From: TreeSkinnr@... I just queried the on-line " Ask-a-Doc " what phenergan is and is it harmful to the liver. Their response was that it is an anti-emetic (prevents vomiting) and said, " Phenergan has been reported to be associated with hepatitis. This, however, was reported in studies in less than 1% of patients taking the medicine. So the chances of phenergan causing a patient to develop hepatitis is extremely rare. " I asked what the normal daily dosage might be for nausea, and they said " 12.5 to 25 mg every 4 hours as needed. " ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Always wanted to set up a book club, but can't find the time? Create an online book club through ONElist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 1999 Report Share Posted April 28, 1999 ine, you are very naive. There is a lot over the counter that is dangerous to the liver. Arlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 1999 Report Share Posted April 28, 1999 > > > > I belive Phenergan is a sinus medication that they pass out for nausea as > well. Ask your doctor first, then ask another doctor. Mine didn't tell me > about any danger to my liver. > > Gerri B. > Tucson,AZ > -================= Hi, if there was danger to the liver why would they have such a product on sale over the counter... and no on prescribtion...I suppose if you overdosed on it, then it would cause some problems. I always thought phenergan was a antihistamine...? pauline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 1999 Report Share Posted April 29, 1999 ine, I am sorry I offended you. I don't consider naive to be a name call; I am naive about a lot of things to be sure. However, we are not talking about normality here; we have impaired livers that are affected differently from normal ones. For an obvious example, consider the alcohol in so many medicines which is very dangerous for us. I am not an MD but my understanding is that all ingested substances have to be processed by the liver and you know that the liver is the organ that is supposed to detoxify. Hence any otherwise safe drug that is not properly disposed of ends up poisoning and hurting the liver. We have to be extremely wary of all drugs. Arlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 1999 Report Share Posted April 29, 1999 -======== ine, you are very naive. There is a lot over the counter that is dangerous to the liver. Arlene ======================= Arlene, there is no need for name calling, I do not appreciate you doing that, I did nothing to deserve that..All I said was and I Qoute, " Hi, if there was danger to the liver why would they have such a product on sale over the counter... and not on prescribtion.? I suppose if someone overdosed on it, then it would cause some problems. I always thought phenergan was a antihistamine...?pauline " Now all I meant by that posting was - I think that some over the counter drugs can cause and would cause problems if not taken in the recommended doses, or if taken for a long time then they might cause problems, but I didnt think...( and it is my opinion,) that the drug authorities would have medication over the counter and not on prescibtion if it was dangerous in normal doses and not used excessively....it is the same with pain killers.. if used it normal circumstances it isn't harmful, but if used everyday in high doses can be very harmful, please dont take things out of text.. ine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ HOW YA FEELIN'? Find out with your free Personal Health Report. It's easy, it's fun, it's confidential and it's free. /ad/ivillage1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 1999 Report Share Posted April 29, 1999 -I understand Arlene, ine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 1999 Report Share Posted April 30, 1999 This is also what I was told by my hepatologist! I can't take much of anything or so he says. And a drink?? Forget it!! Gerri Tucson, AZ Re: phenergan From: arbrus@... ine, I am sorry I offended you. I don't consider naive to be a name call; I am naive about a lot of things to be sure. However, we are not talking about normality here; we have impaired livers that are affected differently from normal ones. For an obvious example, consider the alcohol in so many medicines which is very dangerous for us. I am not an MD but my understanding is that all ingested substances have to be processed by the liver and you know that the liver is the organ that is supposed to detoxify. Hence any otherwise safe drug that is not properly disposed of ends up poisoning and hurting the liver. We have to be extremely wary of all drugs. Arlene ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Always wanted to set up a book club, but can't find the time? Create an online book club through ONElist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 1999 Report Share Posted May 1, 1999 Phenergan is not an over the counter medication or an antihistamine. It is given by prescription for nausea. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 1999 Report Share Posted May 1, 1999 - Phenergan is not an over the counter medication or an antihistamine. It is given by prescription for nausea. Ray ============================= here is Australia it is over the counter medication for antihistamine. pauline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hi all, Just to let you know that out here in Australia, we used to give (about 20 years ago) our infant children Phenergan to help them sleep especially at teething time. It would knock them out cold. It worked well on one of my sons but the other just got high on it (probably why it would be used in detox then). If they are giving it to childen a i wouldn't worry about it ..but don't drive after you've taken it. Deb in Melbourne, Australia a <paulastuhlman@...> wrote: Wow! maybe I shouldn't take it? Maybe I should look into something else to help with the Nausea? It doesn't happen very often, but I hate the retching, it hurts so much.a in St. Louis> > > >> > > > I haven't vomited since I was a young child, and I thought it > was > > > > emotional determination that prevented it. As a friend, who > > recently > > > > died of stomach cancer without vomiting said, "I tried it once > > when I > > > > was a child. I didn't like it so I never did it again."> > > > > > > > > > I also thought my "ability" to not vomit was a good thing and I > > also > > > thought it was good self control. Even we I retched I thought it > > was > > > determination that kept if from progressing to vomiting. I never > > thought > > > of it as a bad thing. Then after finding out I had achalasia and > > what it > > > was I went through the stage where you think of things you may > have > > done > > > to cause it, and wondered if the retching instead of vomiting was > > it. > > > One of a number of likewise silly thoughts. Funny what we go > > through > > > with this disorder, even in the mind.> > > >> > > > ... I'm curious to know how one makes oneself regurgitate,...> > > > > > At that point the trick is often how not to regurgitate. For me > > when I > > > was ready it was kind of like taking a breath. I don't think I > > could > > > tell you how I take a breath, I just do. It was very natural. If > I > > was > > > not ready I don't know if I could have made it happen. But I > didn't > > > regurgitate as often as many here do. Others are probably > different > > this > > > way.> > > > > > > > > > in case the > > > > day is coming when I'll need to do it. Descriptions of your > > super > > > > power techniques would be much appreciated.> > > >> > > > ... I'd also like to know if there are > > > > any other anti-nausea/retching medicines that one should > have. ...> > > > > > > > > > I have not had much experience with them. However, I strongly > > suggest to > > > anyone having myotomy surgery that you discuss with your surgeon > > about > > > having something to prevent retching while in the hospital. If > you > > are > > > at all sensitive to narcotics and they make you nauseated be sure > > they > > > understand it. I was retching the night fallowing my surgery. > Then > > they > > > gave me something for it. You don't want that to happen.> > > > > > notan> > >> >> Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I keep a bottle of it handy! Yes it will make you sleepy so if you are in a situation that you can’t lie down, don’t take phenergan!! It does work wonders if you are sick and really can’t stand the nausea feeling, or the retching!!! Which I prefer to stay as far a way from as possible, because after an hour of trying to throw up, your so sore you don’t care just make it stop!!! Yes ginger does help with an upset tummy, so will peppermints!! Best of luck with the day time nausea!! C Warren Co-Founder www.achalasia.us From: achalasia [mailto:achalasia ] On Behalf Of Debbie Burt Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 6:32 PM achalasia Subject: Re: Re: Phenergan Hi all, Just to let you know that out here in Australia, we used to give (about 20 years ago) our infant children Phenergan to help them sleep especially at teething time. It would knock them out cold. It worked well on one of my sons but the other just got high on it (probably why it would be used in detox then). If they are giving it to childen a i wouldn't worry about it ..but don't drive after you've taken it. Deb in Melbourne, Australia a <paulastuhlman@...> wrote: Wow! maybe I shouldn't take it? Maybe I should look into something else to help with the Nausea? It doesn't happen very often, but I hate the retching, it hurts so much. a in St. Louis > > > > > > > > I haven't vomited since I was a young child, and I thought it > was > > > > emotional determination that prevented it. As a friend, who > > recently > > > > died of stomach cancer without vomiting said, " I tried it once > > when I > > > > was a child. I didn't like it so I never did it again. " > > > > > > > > > > I also thought my " ability " to not vomit was a good thing and I > > also > > > thought it was good self control. Even we I retched I thought it > > was > > > determination that kept if from progressing to vomiting. I never > > thought > > > of it as a bad thing. Then after finding out I had achalasia and > > what it > > > was I went through the stage where you think of things you may > have > > done > > > to cause it, and wondered if the retching instead of vomiting was > > it. > > > One of a number of likewise silly thoughts. Funny what we go > > through > > > with this disorder, even in the mind. > > > > > > > > ... I'm curious to know how one makes oneself regurgitate,... > > > > > > At that point the trick is often how not to regurgitate. For me > > when I > > > was ready it was kind of like taking a breath. I don't think I > > could > > > tell you how I take a breath, I just do. It was very natural. If > I > > was > > > not ready I don't know if I could have made it happen. But I > didn't > > > regurgitate as often as many here do. Others are probably > different > > this > > > way. > > > > > > > > > > in case the > > > > day is coming when I'll need to do it. Descriptions of your > > super > > > > power techniques would be much appreciated. > > > > > > > > ... I'd also like to know if there are > > > > any other anti-nausea/retching medicines that one should > have. ... > > > > > > > > > > I have not had much experience with them. However, I strongly > > suggest to > > > anyone having myotomy surgery that you discuss with your surgeon > > about > > > having something to prevent retching while in the hospital. If > you > > are > > > at all sensitive to narcotics and they make you nauseated be sure > > they > > > understand it. I was retching the night fallowing my surgery. > Then > > they > > > gave me something for it. You don't want that to happen. > > > > > > notan > > > > > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Just FYI, I was also given phenergan when I had to be hospitalized for dehydration from vomiting/diarrhea when I was nine months pregnant. (I had caught some sort of norovirus, and we were concerned about dehydration triggering pre-term labor.) I've also been prescribed it in the past for a nighttime cough suppressant during a particularly obnoxious case of bronchitis... not sure if it actually suppresses the cough, or just makes you sleep through it. I always slept like a baby after taking it. Debbi in Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Hi I am ayoung JAMAICAN with Achalasia. I am also afraid to have meaningful relationships because I am scared of being an embarassment to any guy or the numerous complications I may have during pregnancy. Joined the group. Read your info. Can you please advice me?Debbi Heiser <imahockeymom@...> wrote: Just FYI, I was also given phenergan when I had to be hospitalized for dehydration from vomiting/diarrhea when I was nine months pregnant. (I had caught some sort of norovirus, and we were concerned about dehydration triggering pre-term labor.) I've also been prescribed it in the past for a nighttime cough suppressant during a particularly obnoxious case of bronchitis... not sure if it actually suppresses the cough, or just makes you sleep through it. I always slept like a baby after taking it. Debbi in Michigan TV dinner still cooling?Check out "Tonight's Picks" on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Welcome to the group! I understand exactly what you're going through, because I've been there myself. My advice to you is to become comfortable with the fact that you have achalasia, because you will have it for the rest of your life, and it will always affect certain portions of your life. With that being said, it is NOT the end of the world. THERE IS LIFE AFTER ACHALASIA!!!! I started having symptoms about 15 years ago, I was finally diagnosed in 1996, had a first not-very-successful dilation in late 1996 and then a second much-more-successful dilation in mid-1998. I got married in late 1998, got pregnant on the first try about six months later, and in January 2000 I gave birth to the most adorable little boy (it's a few years old, but you can see a picture of my family here: http://health.ph./group/achalasia/photos/view/93e3?b=1 ). My son is now 7yo, and he plays hockey and gets straight A's in school, I'm his hockey team's manager, I'm a season-ticket-holder for a minor league professional hockey team and I'm an active member of their booster club, I volunteer every month at my son's school, and I work full-time in an office .... I'm the hockey version of a "soccer mom". None of this happened, however, until after I came to terms with my achalasia. Finding the right man with whom to have a meaningful relationship means that you have to be "in the right place" in your own mind. The RIGHT man will accept you even if you can't eat a sandwich without having a huge glass of water -- anyone who doesn't want you because of your achalasia is someone that you're lucky to have avoided. And many of the women in this group have had successful pregnancies with happy, healthy babies. The main thing is to find yourself a specialist that can get you to a "good place" with your achalasia, whether that is through surgery or dilations. Once you get to that point, you can learn how to make the small adjustments that you need to make in your life (always having water available, or sleeping on an inclined bed, etc.), and then you will become comfortable with your life as an achalasian. When you are comfortable with your life as it is, then you will be ready to accept Mr. Right when he comes along -- your achalasia won't be a part of the equation anymore. Do I like the fact that I have achalasia? Of course not! But can I live with it, deal with it, cope with it? Absolutely. Achalasia does NOT govern my entire life. It wasn't always that way in the beginning, but I can honestly say that if it weren't for getting the emails from this group, there are days that I would forget that I have achalasia -- not because I swallow well (I honestly don't swallow all that well), but because I have just come to accept the fact that this is just the way I am. I hope that helps, feel free to ask any other questions you may have! Debbi in Michigan PS -- I've been to Jamaica twice now, and absolutely love it! Enjoy your beautiful island, as we are buried in snow with temperatures of 7 degrees Fahrenheit or -14 C here in Michigan!! Hi I am ayoung JAMAICAN with Achalasia. I am also afraid to have meaningful relationships because I am scared of being an embarassment to any guy or the numerous complications I may have during pregnancy. Joined the group. Read your info. Can you please advice me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hi there, I'm also a Jamaican with achalasia. I was diagnosed in 2005, only a few months after getting married. Even though this is condition has changed life as I know it I try to be as positive as possible, as there are many other people in this world who are far more ill than I am. In short I'm grateful for the smallest mercies. My advice to you is to be as optimistic as possible about your achalasia and people ( men in particular) may respond in an equally positive way. I believe it's entirely possible for you to find a partner who is understanding and supportive. I certainly have. Who is your GI Dr. , and what has your treatment been like thus far? If you like you may email me directly at yaneek80@.... Take care fellow jamaicachalasian Yaneek Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi , Many years ago, I tried Phenergan. One 'normal' dose knocked me out for a couple of days. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have been taking Nytol for sleep which is an antihistamine and recently discovered that Inositol works really well for me where I have tried just about everything else you can think of. This might be worth trying for you son, it can be bought in powder form and tastes a little like sugar as couod easily be tipped into a glass of juice or water or straight on the tongue. I can send you a little to try if you like though it will have to be next week as I am out of stamps and envelopes at the moment. As to the getting to sleep late, does he sleep for long when he does get to sleep I wonder? And is he upset about not being able to get to sleep if he goes to bed later? I realise this IS late for an 8 year old, what I am trying to establish is whether he needs as much sleep as most children his age. Sometimes it is the case that less is needed. I had this with my son won and walked the boards with him every night trying to get him to sleep at the 'normal'time and it became apparent in time that he did not need that much sleep and was happy sleeping from 10ish to 7-8 ish. Is he a particulary bright boy? Less sleep is often needed with very bright children is why I ask. Mo > Phenergan is what my son was prescribed for his sleep problems. He is > only eight but can rarely fall asleep before 11pm. I seldom give it to > him, really only if he is upset about not sleeping, maybe half a dozen > times a year. It has a lot of ingredients including sulphites and > hydrogenated glucose syrup. I don't like it much and I don't like the > effect it has on my son the following day.... he is in an 'altered' > state. It is also unsuitable for diabetics. > > julia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 yes it is, but there are newer, more effective meds with fewer side-effects, like Zofran. It has it's own side-effects, as all meds do. It is not for people with liver problems like Hepatitis C, or certain heart problems. Ask your doc - they are all RX only, anyway. sandy r > > Sandy, is Phenergan still ok to take to help stop vomiting in case of > flu? > > Kem in Eugene > <º)))>< > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 I don't know if I can take Zofran, I take Tramadol for my migraines. It's also a tablet and if I'm ever sick to my stomach I don't know if I could keep it down. I didn't have any problems with Phenergan suppositories but then again I wasn't having diarhea either. I guess it'll depend which end is giving me issues LOL.. Too bad they didn't have a transdermal cream or something then it wouldn't matter which end is going. I think I'm going to call my pcp and ask her for a prescription of Phenergan since I have a band and the flu could be an issue this year. Thanks Sandy!! <<Posted by: " moonshadow.sandy " moonshadow.sandy@... moonshadow.sandy Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:10 pm (PDT) yes it is, but there are newer, more effective meds with fewer side- effects, like Zofran. It has it's own side-effects, as all meds do. It is not for people with liver problems like Hepatitis C, or certain heart problems. Ask your doc - they are all RX only, anyway. sandy r > > Sandy, is Phenergan still ok to take to help stop vomiting in case of > flu? > > Kem in Eugene > <º)))><>> Kem in Eugene <º)))>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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