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Phenergan For Nausea?

Guest BERNESES

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Ok- I've been REALLY sick lately- unable to hold down food, etc. I went to my doctor because I was supecting a really bad glutening or multiple food intolerances (actually, it seemed like there really wasn't much I could tolerate at all. So, after talking to her she tells me she thinks it may be viral or since I swim a lot it could be giardia. She gave me phenergan for the nausea. So I've been taking it and it works REALLY well.

It takes away the nausea, the chills (I'm always freezing cold), makes me more relaxed and i'm sleeping better. So I went on-line to check it out and of course, it's presecribed for nausea and vomiting but it's also an antihistamine used to treat allergic reactions.

What is Phenergan? (drugs.com)

• Phenergan is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

• Phenergan is used to treat allergic symptoms and reactions such as itching, runny nose; sneezing; itchy, watery eyes; hives; and itchy skin rashes.

• Phenergan is also used to cause sedation (sleep), to assist in controlling postoperative pain, to control nausea and vomiting (especially after surgery), and to prevent motion sickness.

• Phenergan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

So is it possible that phenerrgan could treat an allergic reaction to food as well? has anyone used this whil glutened? has anyone used it long term (don't worry, I'm NOT about to start eating gluten again but I'm concerned that it could mask the symptoms of food allergies). Help!

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tarnalberry Community Regular
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So is it possible that phenerrgan could treat an allergic reaction to food as well? has anyone used this whil glutened? has anyone used it long term (don't worry, I'm NOT about to start eating gluten again but I'm concerned that it could mask the symptoms of food allergies). Help!

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If it's an antihistamine, it could block food allergies. Not the celiac reaction, of course, as that's not an allergic reaction, but other food allergies, yes, to an extent. (Though it's not really *masking*, since the symptoms are caused by the histamine, and the drug is either preventing the release of histamine or "sopping it up", so it's actually *preventing* the symptoms in that case.)

Guest BERNESES
Guest BERNESES
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So, I guess the question is, if this were a reaction to gluten (the way I've been feeling) phenergan wouldn't help? I don't know if that would be a relief or just add to my confusion! Arrrggghhh..... :blink:

skbird Contributor
skbird
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I was given this for a migrane - first with the injected med (can't remember what it was, wasn't demerol) and then in pills to take with vicodin. I told them that I don't get nausea with migraines but they said it can calm you down and make things work better, especially the meds. I see it's an antihistamine - I wonder if it's calming effect is helping, as well as maybe helping with some allergic reaction you may be having? Maybe try another antihistamine instead and see if a similar thing happens?

Also, I know you were thinking you might start a mood stabilizer, did you do that? have you ever been on tranquilizers? As a result of my totally healthy endoscopy and colonosocopy (all biopsies are fine, even for microscopic colitis, etc) my GP thinks I may really be bipolar to a fine degree, meaning that I have it mostly under control with my diet, etc, having life choices that shield me from triggers, etc. But that anxiety is causing my stomach problems.

I don't know what to believe right now but have started taking ativan again to see if this helps. It doesn't hurt, though it does make me a little dopey, and my life has suddenly gotten crazy so I'm ok with it.

Anyway just wondering. If it helps you this much, than it's an area you really need to look at.

Take care

Stephanie

Guest BERNESES
Guest BERNESES
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I do take Celexa as an anti-depressant and klonopin for anxiety. I've been on that combo for about two years. I have not started a mood stabilizer- I'm still debating that one. I just think it's weird that phenergan is relieving almost all the symptoms I associated with my gfluten intolerance. Now i'm really wondering what's going on???? B

skbird Contributor
skbird
Posted

I'd be wondering, too.

I'm in a miserable mood today - went to my brother's engagement party last night which should have made me so happy but I just got extremely depressed. I am wondering if I got glutened - I keep getting teary.

Meds, food and mood. They make a big mess of things...

Stephanie

rache Apprentice
rache
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ive been taking phenergan for years. i've been suffering with digestion problems for about 4 yrs. the nausea was the worst part, so they prescribed me this med. it was the only thing that helped to control my stomach symptoms. when i was diagnosed with celiac disease, i continued this med. i only take it as needed, but for me it works wonderful. better than Zofran, an anti-nausea medication thats about $33 a pill. it definately doesnt prevent me from having a reaction, but it helps the symptoms!

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Guest BERNESES
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That's good to know. I asked my pharmacist and she said it's relatively harmless and that people do stay on it for years. It doesn't stop my other reaction symptoms (like the night sweats and smelly gas) but it keeps my nausea down and being as nauseous as I was would ruin anyone's day. I think I may be in a better mood because I feel better too.

as far as I'm concerned, food=mood at least 75% of the time for me. Thanks for your replies. B

Nicolette Rookie
Nicolette
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Before I got diagnosed with my Coeliacs, I used to suffer frequent nausea and sickness and as I suffer from emetophobia (a fear of vomiting and sickness) this was a bad thing for me. (I'd get panic attacks, hyperventilate, feel sick, the whole vicious circle. At least if you're scared of spiders you can run away, but you can't run away from your own body when it feels sick)...

...so anyway, I asked my doctor if there was anything I could take for when I feel ill, and she prescribed me Prochlorperazine. It's only a little 5mg tablet and works wonders. It's just an anti-emetic and doesn't make me sleepy and since I've gone gluten-free, I haven't had to take one.

Don't know if you can get this drug in America, but in the UK they'll prescribe it. You can't get it over the counter.

Nicolette

chatrbug Newbie
chatrbug
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for me it cuts down the stomach cramps..but doesnt phase the nausea part..which sucks, but it makes things a bit more bearable.

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