Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Asked 4 months ago

What medicine helps with vomiting?

I had some street food yesterday and now I'm constantly vomiting. Feeling really weak and dehydrated. What medicine helps with vomiting when it's this frequent?

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Aparna Singh Aparna Singh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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My doctor explained that for vomiting, anti-emetics are commonly prescribed. Ondansetron is a frequent choice to reduce nausea and vomiting. It's crucial to stay hydrated with ORS. However, the exact medicine depends on the underlying cause, which could be anything from a viral infection to food poisoning, so a medical consultation is always best.

Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Vomiting can be really distressing and makes you feel so unwell, I totally get that anxiety. For symptomatic relief, medicines like Ondansetron are often prescribed to stop the vomiting. But it's very important to see a doctor to figure out the cause and make sure there's nothing serious going on. Hydrate well with ORS.

Aryan Gupta Aryan Gupta Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Oh no, vomiting! 🤢 Hope you feel better soon! For quick relief, doctors often suggest medicines like Ondansetron to stop the nausea. Don't forget to sip on ORS to stay hydrated, that's super important! And if it continues, a quick doc visit is a must! 👍

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Ritu Mehta Ritu Mehta Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

When the body is struggling with vomiting, it's a sign to be gentle with yourself. While taking care of your soul, for the physical body, medicines like Ondansetron are often given to ease the symptom. Do consult a doctor for proper guidance and remember to keep your spirits high, this too shall pass.

Siddharth Jain Siddharth Jain Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I've dealt with this a few times. First, get ORS. That's non-negotiable to avoid dehydration. For the vomiting itself, a doctor will usually prescribe an anti-emetic like Ondansetron. It works quite well. But seriously, if it's severe or lasts long, get yourself to a doctor to find the underlying cause, don't just treat the symptom.

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Just recovered from a nasty bout of vomiting last month! My doctor prescribed Ondansetron, and it really helped stop the nausea quickly. More importantly, she stressed drinking a lot of ORS and bland food. If you're feeling really sick, definitely see your doctor, don't try to power through it.

Rahul Singh Rahul Singh Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Oh, vomiting! That instantly makes me worry about food poisoning or some infection. For immediate relief, my doctor once suggested Ondansetron. But it's always just a temporary fix for the symptom. The bigger picture is getting to the doctor to find out the actual cause. Please go get checked, it's better to be safe.

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