How to Stop Nausea From Chantix
Chantix is a drug used to help people quit smoking cigarettes. It can cause persistent nausea, sometimes lasting for the duration of treatment. There are several steps that can be taken to stop nausea from Chantix.
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Things You'll Need
- Water
- Saltine crackers
- Peppermint candy
- Ginger tea
- Appointment with your physician
Instructions
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How to Stop Nausea From Chantix
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Take your Chantix with a full glass of water directly after eating a full meal. This will help to reduce the amount of nausea that you experience as a side effect of the drug.
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Eat Saltine crackers throughout the day. They will help absorb excess stomach acid and will help to decrease your nausea from Chantix.
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Dissolve a peppermint candy in your mouth when you experience nausea. Peppermint has been shown to reduce nausea and ease the stomach.
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Drink ginger tea as often as you want. Ginger is an old remedy that many people claim to be effective in relieving nausea.
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If you still experience nausea from Chantix, you will need to see your physician. He may need to lower your dose or prescribe another medication to stop your nausea. Phenergan is a common drug prescribed by physicians to eliminate nausea.
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Tips & Warnings
While experiencing nausea, laying down in a cool room may provide some relief. Try to limit head movement and do not stand up quickly.
If you develop persistent vomiting with your nausea and cannot keep down fluids, call your physician or visit your local emergency room immediately to prevent dehydration.
