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What Causes Nausea And Vomiting After Having Contac Night Time Flu And Cold Tablet?
Question: My wife just took two Contact nighttime flu and cold and within two minutes she had severe "bed spins", flush (she is drenched) and nausea/vomiting. She had no alcohol and she hadn't taken her nighttime pill for female incontinence. What should we do?
Brief Answer:
She would be fine. Let her lie flat, rest and drink much fluids.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about what your wife has experienced after taking this medication. These symptoms are suggestive of excess excitation of the hormonal system. She needs to take some time to rest and drink fluids as much as possible. This feeling should subside within an hour. If that fails to happen or she fails to notice significant improvement, I will suggest that you visit the ER only then. However, I will not be recommending an immediate visit to the ER.
If she has never taken this drug before, I will suggest she stops taking it as it might signal a reaction or intolerance to the drug. If she has been taking before, then this might have been an incidental reaction and does not necessarily means she stops taking it.
In all, rest and enough fluids would be fine. Symptoms would significant improve within an hour and if not, then make a visit to the ER.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
She would be fine. Let her lie flat, rest and drink much fluids.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about what your wife has experienced after taking this medication. These symptoms are suggestive of excess excitation of the hormonal system. She needs to take some time to rest and drink fluids as much as possible. This feeling should subside within an hour. If that fails to happen or she fails to notice significant improvement, I will suggest that you visit the ER only then. However, I will not be recommending an immediate visit to the ER.
If she has never taken this drug before, I will suggest she stops taking it as it might signal a reaction or intolerance to the drug. If she has been taking before, then this might have been an incidental reaction and does not necessarily means she stops taking it.
In all, rest and enough fluids would be fine. Symptoms would significant improve within an hour and if not, then make a visit to the ER.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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