Most antiretrovirals, as well as many other drugs used to treat infections in those of us with HIV, list nausea and vomiting as some of the most-likely side-effects. Besides making it difficult to go “out and about”, nausea and vomiting can in the long-term cause serious problems such as dehydration and malnutrition. Here are a few tips for dealing with nausea:
-Eat small, more frequent meals
-Avoid greasy, fat, fried or spicy foods
-Herbal teas, especially peppermint, chamomile and ginger will help
-Over-the-counter drugs such as dimenhydrinate (gravol)
-Don’t lie flat for at least an hour after eating or drinking
-Eat cold food, warm food can worsen nausea
What works for you in decreasing nausea and vomiting, or is it not an issue for you? Until next week…be well!
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