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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide to Cervical Cancer

When Your Toilet is Your Best Friend...

Monday April 21, 2008

How Ativan can help reduce chemo related nausea and vomiting

If you are going through chemotherapy and are nauseas and vomiting, you have my sympathy! It is miserable when you feel like you are restricted by the side effects of chemo. I have distinct memories of severe nausea and vomiting. It was so bad I briefly considered bringing a pillow, blanket, and television into my bathroom. Afterall, I seemed to spend all of my time there.

There is hope for those bound by the nearest bathroom! There are several drugs available to combat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Ativan, (generic name lorazepam) is a commonly prescribed anti-nausea medication. Check out more about Ativan for nausea and vomiting...

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June 23, 2008 at 3:44 pm
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