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Nausea after inflectra

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debbie_39876
debbie_39876

Hi, I started my inflectra infusion two weeks ago, last few days I've been feeling sick... I can't take anti sick tablets because they make me have hallucinations.. Does anyone else feel sick after inflectra and know of any self help remedies

Thanks

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  • rita37849
    rita37849 debbie_39876

    Posted

    I don't have experience with infusions but my initial methotrexate injections adequate me somewhat nauseous. Unfortunately this was often when I was at work so a night shift nurse. Fortunately I recalled learning from a couple of adult nurses, I work with babies, that a small amount of peppermint essential oi under the nose helps with nausea. I keep a bottle in my purse and it does help. Good luck with finding a solution that works for you.

    • debbie_39876
      debbie_39876 rita37849

      Posted

      Thanks rita. Where can I buy some because I'm willing to try anything

    • lynn15111
      lynn15111 debbie_39876

      Posted

      Somehealth food stores carry food quality oils.  Also ginger will help, as does gingerale.
    • rita37849
      rita37849 debbie_39876

      Posted

      As Lynn said health food stores or stores that carry aromatherapy diffusers. You just rub a drop under your nose. As Lynn suggested too ginger helps. Some pharmacies even carry ginger gum that is used by chemo patients
  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname debbie_39876

    Posted

    Hi Debbie,

    I am on Rituximab infusions. the night before I take acetaminophen 509 mg, benadryl 25 mg, and an Allegra. In the morning I take the same thing. When I arrive at the infusion center they run saline for a bit, then run in solumedrol 30mg before beginning the rituximab...rakes about 7 hours.

    kind regards

    judith

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