Taking medicines early in this phase can sometimes help stop an episode from happening. Your doctor may recommend over-the-counter medicines or prescribe medicines such as

  • Ondansetron (Zofran) or promethazine (Phenergan) for nausea
  • Sumatriptan (Imitrex) for migraines
  • Lorazepam (Ativan) for anxiety
  • Ibuprofen for pain

Your doctor may recommend over-the-counter medicines to reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes, such as

  • Famotidine (Pepcid)
  • Ranitidine (Zantac)
  • Omeprazole (Prilosec)
  • Esomeprazole (Nexium)

Click here to learn more about treatment of CVS https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/cyclic-vomiting-syndrome/treatment