Phenergen Withdrawal Symptoms???

[Guest guest]

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I too was hospitalized for approx. 3 months about 10 yrs ago and I

was taking Phenergen every day (three or four times a day) until I

was discharged and I continued to take as needed for about a year

afterwards. I never had a problem with it then. Now, ten years later

I can not take it at all. I shaking severely and am unable to sit

down or sit still for more than a minute and it does nothing for the

nausea. My doctor determined that I was now allergic to the

medication and can no longer take it. Fortunately, Zofran works for

me. It's nice to know we are truly not alone in this process. I

thought it was " in my head " because how could I be allergic to

something I had taken so routinely for such a long period. I hope you

find another medication that works for you.

Wishing you peace,

Sue

[Guest guest]

,

maybe you could try a different medication for the nausea. I take Reglan

for my nausea as phenergan has no effect on me and Zofran is too

expensive when a cheaper medication works just fine. Have you ever tried

Reglan for nausea? You might ask your doctor for a sample to see if it

works and then if it does, hopefully it won't cauase the same problems

you have with phenergan.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

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Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed

physician or health care professional.

[Guest guest]

Kimber,

I'm mainly talking about these nausea meds via IV when I'm in

hospital. I have some Zofran OT at the house, but they don't help me

much. I've never had Phenergen orally before, and it will be a long

time I take them again.

I spoke with my insurance case manager, and she mentioned new ones

that I shall inquire about next time i'm ever hospitalized.

Regards,

[Guest guest]

I also had problems with Phenergen. During one of my

hospitalizations, I was given a dose of phenergen in my PICC. About

a half hour later a nurse came to give me the dye drink given for a

CT scan. At that time he gave me a second dose of phenergen to insure

that I would hold down the dye. A couple of minutes later I actually

lept from the bed and started screaming " HELP! HELP! HELP! "

I was so frightened! I felt like I was jumping out of my own skin. It

was awful. I never had an episode like that before. I was given a

dose of morphine to calm me because I was in such a panic.

My doctor then switched me over to Reglan. It works and it doesn't

make me feel like I'm " speeding " .