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9 Ways to Cope With Nausea From Medications

Nausea can have major effects on quality of life, but certain lifestyle changes may help.

Marisa Taylor KarasMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on May 13, 2025
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | May 13, 2025

Some medications cause nausea as a side effect, which can be unpleasant and affect quality of life. It may affect your appetite, cause unintended weight loss, make it difficult to participate in your everyday activities, or even cause you to skip doses. In this video, learn tips for coping with nausea to help improve your treatment experience.

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Marisa Taylor Karas
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Marisa Taylor Karas
Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
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Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.
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