Hi everyone, it's been awhile since I posted anything, my son's
episodes have spaced out to once every 3 month for the past 9 months
so I've been blessed to not have to think about it much. I am
interested in learning more about Zofran. The doctors have but him
on Inderol and on Cyproheptad. Each medication was prescribed for
twice a day but the Inderol put him into a depression and the
Cyproheptad knocks him out for the entire day. I had asked the
doctors why he needs to take something twice a day, everyday when he
only gets sick every 3 months (though he has had episodes as close
together as a week and a half). They had no explanation other than
that was how those medications were prescribed. Needless to say he's
not on any medications right now. I decided that vomiting for a day
every 3 months was better than dealing with side effects from
expensive medicines that have to be taken so often. After reading
the many posts on this message board I became curious about Zofran.
I hear so many of you saying that you can take it when the nausea
starts and that the episode is much less severe. That sounds ideal
for my son. I would love to help him however I can. He is only 3
years old. Is Zofran approved for children? How fast does it start
to work? Does it ever stop an episode or does it just lessen the
symptoms? Does anyone know how it works or what kind of medication
it is? My doctor is very hard to reach and since my son's episodes
are so spaced he tends to lose track of us. I'd appreciate any help
you all can give me. Thanks so much!!