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Can Marinol Be Taken For Chronic Nausea And Acid Reflux?
I have a family member who had esophageal cancer 14 years ago. Her whole esophagus was removed to get the cancer and she is cancer free. However, she has debilitating nausea and acid reflux is chronic. She takes reglan, domperidome, and dexilant, but none of them do away with the nausea. We are wondering about marinol. It seems there are side effects. Can you talk to us about this would be a viable option.
Mon, 21 Jan 2019
Hello,
Marinol is usually used as an option for those patients who are taking chemotherapy and have failed to respond adequately to conventional antiemetic treatments, so it may be an option for your family member.
However, as all medications do have side effects, this may cause adverse effects including nausea. It is an anti-nausea medication, but a small portion of patients do develop nausea from taking this medication.
The other thing to be aware of is that Marinol addictions are considered to be rare, but they still occur.
It is also important to confirm current medications that your family member is taking at this time because you want to make sure this does not interfere with the other treatment she is taking.
If your family member is taking mental health medications such as an antidepressant or has a psychiatric medical condition, it is recommended to avoid in patients with a psychiatric history.
You may want to discuss further with her PCP before making further decision.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Katie Lee, General & Family Physician
Marinol is usually used as an option for those patients who are taking chemotherapy and have failed to respond adequately to conventional antiemetic treatments, so it may be an option for your family member.
However, as all medications do have side effects, this may cause adverse effects including nausea. It is an anti-nausea medication, but a small portion of patients do develop nausea from taking this medication.
The other thing to be aware of is that Marinol addictions are considered to be rare, but they still occur.
It is also important to confirm current medications that your family member is taking at this time because you want to make sure this does not interfere with the other treatment she is taking.
If your family member is taking mental health medications such as an antidepressant or has a psychiatric medical condition, it is recommended to avoid in patients with a psychiatric history.
You may want to discuss further with her PCP before making further decision.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Katie Lee, General & Family Physician
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