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Question: I am having hiccups since 4 days now and it doesn't stop. Feeling very uncomfortable and irritated. Pls help
Hi doctor, please help. I am having hiccups since last 4 days continuously and it doesn't stop. Feeling extremely irritated and helpless. Tried Motilone, Gaviscon. Also tried multiple home remedies but nothing works. Can't sleep due to this. Please help....
Hi doctor, please help. I am having hiccups since last 4 days continuously and it doesn't stop. Feeling extremely irritated and helpless. Tried Motilone, Gaviscon. Also tried multiple home remedies but nothing works. Can't sleep due to this. Please help....
Brief Answer:
take baclofen and chlorpromazine
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for putting your query in hcm.
I can understand your concerns
For intractable hiccups I advise following to my patients which I found very useful in my patients:
1. Tablet baclofen to be taken thrice a day or extended release once in a day like 30mg od
2. Tab chlorpromazine is very useful in intractable hiccups when no other medicines work to be taken 25 mg thrice a days
3. Avoid spicy food
4. Get some blood tests like creatinine and blood urea
Discuss with your doctor regardin g these medicines and get the prescription
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Wish you a good health
take baclofen and chlorpromazine
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for putting your query in hcm.
I can understand your concerns
For intractable hiccups I advise following to my patients which I found very useful in my patients:
1. Tablet baclofen to be taken thrice a day or extended release once in a day like 30mg od
2. Tab chlorpromazine is very useful in intractable hiccups when no other medicines work to be taken 25 mg thrice a days
3. Avoid spicy food
4. Get some blood tests like creatinine and blood urea
Discuss with your doctor regardin g these medicines and get the prescription
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Wish you a good health
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