I get nauseous when taking vitamins

Love2Cats
Love2Cats Member Posts: 127
in Colorectal Cancer #1
I take a multivitamin, along with iron (Dr insists on iron due to my low levels) and some other supplements. The problem is, that when I take them on my chemo days, and the next 2 days after chemo, it makes me really nauseous, even though I take a nausea pill, and eat a meal before taking them.

Does anyone have any suggestions on the best type of foods to eat while taking vitamins, to help with the nausea? I do take a probiotic to aid my stomach, but I still have an very upset stomach. I have even thrown up a couple of times. The nausea meds do work, until I take the vitamins. Some days I skip the vitamins, just to avoid the nausea.

Thanks,

Sandy

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  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #2
    Hi Sandy,
    Hi Sandy,

    The best thing to do is call your Doctor's office. They will give you the best advice and they get these calls all the time. Everyone is different but saltine crackers and lots of water helped me.

    Hugs,
    Lizzy
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
    #3
    nausea feeling after taking vitamin pills
    Hi Sandy,

    My mum has the same experience. She cannot take the vitamin pill that is too big or 'coated with plastic shell'. We talked to the oncologist and he recommended the liquid type vitamin for her. I've heard from the nurses that if you take the pills after meals will ease the nausea problem too.

    To be honest, even though I'm not a patient, I have nausea feeling after taking vitamin pills!

    I hope you will find a way to ease this problem soon!
    Best wishes,
    Dora
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #4
    luvmum said:

    nausea feeling after taking vitamin pills
    Hi Sandy,

    My mum has the same experience. She cannot take the vitamin pill that is too big or 'coated with plastic shell'. We talked to the oncologist and he recommended the liquid type vitamin for her. I've heard from the nurses that if you take the pills after meals will ease the nausea problem too.

    To be honest, even though I'm not a patient, I have nausea feeling after taking vitamin pills!

    I hope you will find a way to ease this problem soon!
    Best wishes,
    Dora

    I empty my capsules in my
    I empty my capsules in my morning drink before I blend it up. I also take a magnesium pill. I would try taking one a time and find out which one it is, then see if perhaps you are allergic to it.
  • krystiesq
    krystiesq Member Posts: 240 Member
    #5
    me too
    I have to take them right after I eat.

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