Nausea is a fairly common side-effect of the medication mainly caused by the Ribavirin.

It is very important that you take the Ribavirin with food.

Tips to combat nausea:

• Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
• Be sure meals are lukewarm or cold. Food that is hot can annoy your stomach.
• Try ginger tea or ginger ale.
• Try to eat healthy foods. Avoid foods that are greasy, spicy or have a strong odour.
• Snack on salty foods such as pretzels or crackers.
• Try over the counter antacid medications.
• Do not lie down after eating.
• Keep physically active.
• Try to distract yourself.