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    Condition: Nausea and Vomiting
    9/1/2016 1:05:03 PM

    Reviewer: Gastroparesis Girl, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have severe gastroparesis, which causes me nausea and vomiting almost daily. I am on a variety of medications for it, this, zofran-pill form and dissolving tablets for when I am out and don't have enough time before throwing up to get the pills time to work. When I am home, I use these usually, though, because they work the best-they just make me so sleepy that I have to be at home where I c ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Nausea and Vomiting
    4/6/2016 4:05:39 PM

    Reviewer: anonkah, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Prescribed 3 weeks after my RNY gastric bypass. It's been a lifesaver. It does make me sleepy, so I can only use it when Im not going to work....but it's great!

    Condition: Nausea and Vomiting
    4/9/2014 10:59:52 AM

    Reviewer: migrainehater, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I get very nauseas from migraines and this suppository is a life saver! I can't swallow any medication because I may throw it up so this is very helpful. Haven't really had any side effects.

    Condition: Nausea and Vomiting
    11/15/2012 4:27:29 PM

    Reviewer: margarette, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    works but makes me sleep all day. dont loke the way it makes me sleep

    Condition: Nausea and Vomiting
    7/23/2011 4:32:34 PM

    Reviewer: Denise, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    Used many times over last year for nausea due to digestive disorder. Got rid of nausea, but made me very lethargic for 24 hrs and ruined appetite even after reducing dosage. Also became aggitated and could not sleep even though extremely tired. Would not use again.

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