Travel seems to be on most of our minds. What may also come to mind is motion sickness for those who suffer from it, which is almost everybody at some point.
Tuznik answers some common questions about motion sickness and ways to prevent or treat it. This depends upon specific conditions encountered.
Seasickness is the most common form. A fun fact is that the word nausea is derived from the Greek word "naus" which means ship. Nausea literally means "ship-sickness. Women are more susceptible than men. Children under the age of 2 are typically resistant to motion sickness, while those around the age of 9 are more prone.
Other factors that tend to lead to motion sickness include a history of migraines, hormonal changes pregnant women, for example , genetics and even mindset. Often, those who expect to get sick are the ones who do. Dramamine dimenhydrinate is a popular go-to remedy. It is somewhat effective at reducing motion sickness symptoms, but it is an antihistamine. Like all antihistamines, it may cause drowsiness, dizziness and decreased mental alertness.
Some people may experience the exact opposite effects, including insomnia, excitability and restlessness. Unfortunately, not much can be done to mitigate the side effects. Patients with a history of glaucoma, liver impairment, asthma, seizures, prostate enlargements or urinary blockage, thyroid dysfunction and cardiovascular disease should proceed with caution and speak with their physician first.
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Differences Between Dramamine and Bonine Bonine's active per-tablet ingredient is 25 mg of meclizine hydrochloride, which prevents seasickness symptoms with minimal drowsiness.
The recommended dose for Dramamine Original Formula is one to two tablets every four to six hours for anyone older than Many cruisers who are prone to motion sickness, take one pill daily to prevent seasickness before it occurs. According to the manufacturer, the once-a-day travel tablet prevents motion sickness and causes less drowsiness than original Dramamine and lasts up to 4 times longer. Of course, this remains a personal decision and you can speak with your doctor or pharmacist for more advice.
Yes, there are a number of natural remedies that can be effective in aiding motion sickness. Ginger works for many people because it has anti-nausea properties and is available in pill form, capsules and as ginger candy. Another alternative is acupressure wristbands or bands that are applied to acupressure points on the face. On the ship, outside the medical station there is a box attached to the wall with individual packages of anti nausea meds in them for passengers as well.
Those ones worked for me when DCL lost our bags for a while. Best though to take hours before sailing. Joined Apr 19, We leave for our cruise in just 3 days and I have prepared us with both dramamine and bonnie as well as the Sea Bands. Has anyone ever had luck with the Sea bands? Joined Dec 9, I've been on three non-DCL cruises, and each time I have used the patch Trans-Derm Scop and have had no issues with motion sickness at all.
Joined Sep 21, I used non drowsy Dramamine in the daytime and then for my second dose at night I used the regular version. This method seemed to work well for me. I used sea bands too I did great! Joined Feb 10, Horace Horsecollar said:. First, despite what some people have posted in this thread, there is no medication called non-drowsy Dramamine. If you look for such "Non Drowsy" motion sickness remedies in stores, you won't find them.
Bonine and Dramamine Less Drowsy Formula are both the same medication:. So there really is no difference. They work same because they are the same. There are also generic versions and store brands. There was advice in this thread about giving these remedies to children "For kids under 12 have them start with one-half tablet. Read the label. It will say something along the lines of, "Do not use for children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
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