Marinol pills

catya88
catya88 Member Posts: 50
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Hi everyone

Thinking of talking to the doctor about Marinol pills. Has anyone tried these? Thinking it would help Tim's nausea and maybe increase his appetite.

The fews stories I've read on line say it didn't help with the nausea.

Thanks - Cathy

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  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #2
    Cathy, I'm sorry he is
    Cathy, I'm sorry he is having so much trouble. I am not familiar with the pills as I didn't suffer w/nausea. I'm sure you will get great suggestions from others, just wanted to let you both know that you are in my prayers and I'll also cross my fingers that you find something that helps soon.
    God Bless you friend,
    debbie
  • rmkbrad
    rmkbrad Member Posts: 176
    #3
    I have them.
    Yes they do help, you have to get the dose strong enough for his weight. I was 230 and took 10 mg in the morning and afternoon. They do help with both problems plus they help with the attitude. Give them a try.

    Brad
  • delnative
    delnative Member Posts: 450 Member
    #4
    rmkbrad said:

    I have them.
    Yes they do help, you have to get the dose strong enough for his weight. I was 230 and took 10 mg in the morning and afternoon. They do help with both problems plus they help with the attitude. Give them a try.

    Brad

    As an old pothead ...
    ... I kinda wish I'd asked for them.
    Guess I'm still missing the '60s.

    --Jim in Delaware
  • catya88
    catya88 Member Posts: 50
    #5
    delnative said:

    As an old pothead ...
    ... I kinda wish I'd asked for them.
    Guess I'm still missing the '60s.

    --Jim in Delaware

    Thank you
    Thank you everyone - I'll let you know what happens. He switched from one nausea pill to another that seems to be helping a little better. Was also going to look into the nausea patch. This is his fourth week of chemo so I'm guessing the best is yet to come!

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