diff --git a/src/potion.c b/src/potion.c
index d6a4c3896..94e98aa48 100644
--- a/src/potion.c
+++ b/src/potion.c
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ boolean talk;
 	long old = Vomiting;
 
 	if(!xtime && old)
-	    if(talk) You_feel("much less nauseous now.");
+	    if(talk) You_feel("much less nauseated now.");
 
 	set_itimeout(&Vomiting, xtime);
 }
diff --git a/src/timeout.c b/src/timeout.c
index 1b4df23cb..085a27222 100644
--- a/src/timeout.c
+++ b/src/timeout.c
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ stoned_dialogue()
 
 /* He is getting sicker and sicker prior to vomiting */
 static NEARDATA const char * const vomiting_texts[] = {
-	"are feeling mildly nauseous.",		/* 14 */
+	"are feeling mildly nauseated.",	/* 14 */
 	"feel slightly confused.",		/* 11 */
 	"can't seem to think straight.",	/* 8 */
 	"feel incredibly sick.",		/* 5 */