Dexamethsone (decadron), and other corticosteroids can induce hiccups, DIH, Dexamethsone Induced Hiccups, and from Zofran and other medications, including Cisplatin. The decadron can be stopped, changed to a similar type drug or dosage reduced. The same with other medications, if necessary, I would think. Some doctors give another medication to counter, such as Thorazine, and others. [quote][/quote] Here is a good article to help explain, and offers some helpful hints.

http://www.kantrowitz.com/cancerpoints/hiccups.html

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