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Nausea and vomiting facts

Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of a disease or condition. The underlying cause of the illness causing nausea and vomiting should be identified and treated.
Nausea and vomiting symptom control is important both for comfort's sake and to prevent dehydration.
Dehydration can worsen nausea and vomiting.
Medication may be available to control symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

Introduction to nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of an underlying illness and not a specific disease. Nausea is the sensation that the stomach wants to empty itself, while vomiting (emesis) or throwing up, is the act of forcible emptying of the stomach. The term "dry heaves" refers to an episode of vomiting where there is no food in the stomach to vomit, and only clear secretions are vomited.

Vomiting is a violent act in which the stomach almost...

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Tigan Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Tigan

Generic Name: trimethobenzamide (Pronunciation: trye METH oh BENZ a mide)

What is trimethobenzamide (Tigan)?

Trimethobenzamide affects the areas of the brain that stimulate nausea and vomiting.

Trimethobenzamide is used to treat nausea and vomiting.

Trimethobenzamide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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What are the possible side effects of trimethobenzamide (Tigan)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
seizure (convulsions);
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
tremor (uncontrolled shaking); or
muscle cramps, severe muscle spasms.

Continue using trimethobenzamide and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

drowsiness or dizziness;
headache;
feeling depressed or disoriented; or
blurred vision.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about trimethobenzamide (Tigan)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a trimethobenzamide overdose may include drowsiness, uncontrollable movements, muscle spasms, blurred vision, seizures or convulsions, difficulty breathing, and death.

Trimethobenzamide may increase the side effects of other drugs that make you sleepy (such as alcohol, cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxants, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). Before using trimethobenzamide, tell your doctor if you are using any of these medicines.

Trimethobenzamide can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Avoid drinking alcohol while you are using trimethobenzamide. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness.

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