Title: How to Alleviate Nausea from Medicine: 10 Steps (with Pictures)
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Mark Ziats, MD, PhD
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Content: This article has been viewed 98,106 times. Experts say that nausea is one of the most common side effects reported by patients taking medication. Many medications can cause nausea and digestive problems, but antibiotics, anti-depressants, chemotherapy drugs, and anti-inflammatory drugs are some of the biggest culprits. If your nausea is severe or seems to be causing weight loss or dehydration, you should talk to your health care provider as soon as possible. Otherwise, researchers suggest that simple tweaks to your diet or to the timing of your medication may help you feel better. [ 1]
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Take medications after eating. Unless a drug is specifically meant to be taken on an empty stomach (double-check with your doctor), you should take medications with food, preferably immediately after a meal. Food can absorb and dilute the compounds that trigger nausea, particularly if you're taking antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) and even multivitamins.