by teddi » Mar 28, 2005 6:03 pm
There is steroid therapy also available. I would suggest trying that next. Usually you are started on a moderately high dose and then taper over the course of 4 - 6 weeks.
I don't know what dosage she tried of the Zofran, but up to 32mgs a day can be safely used. She could also try Tigan suppositories, or a combo therapy frequently helps (IE Reglan/Zofran used alternately together or also used w/B6/Unisom). She could also try OTC Meclizine (it's similar to Dramamine).
As far as the calories- 2400 sounds like a very good caloric intake. Does she also do IV fluids? As in Normal Saline bags or D5LR or Lactated Ringers? If not, she should discuss that w/her doctor if she still shows keytones and/or high specific gravity in her urine.
I was given compazine once, via IV, not as a suppository. I never found any of the suppositories (phenergan or Tigan) very helpful. The MOST effective was medication given directly through my PICC line or IV. I've heard a lot of women say the same thing.
Finding the right drug or combo AND figure out how best to take it (IV, suppository, or orally) is difficult but you have to keep trying. Please check into the steroid route.
Teddi
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