Tennessee_Holly Posted January 20, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 20, 2011 What's the best NON-DROWSY, hardly any side effect medication to prevent seasickness? The reason I ask: I went on a cruise last year and had a patch (scopomaline patch) that I used behind my ear. I didn't get seasick but I was so woozy, drowsy and a bit dizzy that it was hard to keep on the go and I just felt awful (even though I made myself have a great time and keep on the go - was just so tired). Not sure if it's related but, sitting in the sun even for a little bit made me feel nauseated, I had a very dry mouth and I broke out into a rash - like I said, not sure if it's related but I've never had that happen before. I don't want to feel like a Zombie again! :eek: What do you recommend? I've read a little on ginger pills, but want something stronger to take just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidzrnseattle Posted January 20, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Ginger is effective for mild motion sickness, but we use Bonine. It is once a day and no side effects that we noticed. Others in our group turned green on rough sea days, but we were great.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistified Posted January 20, 2011 #3 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I really like Bonine, you can get them at Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjellybean Posted January 20, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2011 prescribed by doctor transderm I place on bum because behind the ear messes with my lymph nodes (at least my head thinks that it does) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted January 20, 2011 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Candied ginger and green apples do it for me.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monteman Posted January 20, 2011 #6 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Bonine for me too--never has made me drowsy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anginette Posted January 20, 2011 #7 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I used non-drowsy Dramamine in the purple bottle and never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerintn Posted January 20, 2011 #8 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Bonine and non-drowsy Dramamine are the same drug (Meclizine). Most NCL ships have these available at the reception desk, but best in my opinion to take one Bonine in the morning before boarding and daily at least for a couple of days onboard. If they don't give you side effects, I would just keep taking them, even the last day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverrider Posted January 20, 2011 #9 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Ginger is effective for mild motion sickness, but we use Bonine. It is once a day and no side effects that we noticed. Others in our group turned green on rough sea days, but we were great.:) Were the others in your group taking Bonine as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey625 Posted January 20, 2011 #10 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I can't stand the drowsy feeling either so I used a Bio Band on our cruise. I tried the sweatband-type SeaBands before and they didn't work, but for some reason this one did. We had some pretty rough seas the last couple days and as long as I had the band on I didn't even notice. http://www.biobands.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anginette Posted January 20, 2011 #11 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Bonine and non-drowsy Dramamine are the same drug (Meclizine). Most NCL ships have these available at the reception desk, but best in my opinion to take one Bonine in the morning before boarding and daily at least for a couple of days onboard. If they don't give you side effects, I would just keep taking them, even the last day. Good to know! Some drugs are just too strong for me and make me feel worse so I wasn't sure about Bonine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvsnana Posted January 20, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Ginger gum by Sea Band works the best for us. You can get it at CVS pharmacy next to the dramimine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted January 20, 2011 #13 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Bonine...far better (for me) than Dramamine. The patch nearly made me feel blind when I used that so I don't recommend it.. Bonine has never failed me, even going to Bermuda in 26 foot swells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted January 20, 2011 #14 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Another vote for Bonine. Even cheaper is the generic form: Meclizine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alliea Posted January 20, 2011 #15 Share Posted January 20, 2011 What's the best NON-DROWSY, hardly any side effect medication to prevent seasickness? The reason I ask: I went on a cruise last year and had a patch (scopomaline patch) that I used behind my ear. I didn't get seasick but I was so woozy, drowsy and a bit dizzy that it was hard to keep on the go and I just felt awful (even though I made myself have a great time and keep on the go - was just so tired). Not sure if it's related but, sitting in the sun even for a little bit made me feel nauseated, I had a very dry mouth and I broke out into a rash - like I said, not sure if it's related but I've never had that happen before. I don't want to feel like a Zombie again! :eek: What do you recommend? I've read a little on ginger pills, but want something stronger to take just in case. This is exactly what happened to one person in our group on our last cruise, using the patch. I felt so bad for him. I think he would have been much better sticking to over the counter meds. It has turned him off cruising.. sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted January 21, 2011 #16 Share Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) Bonine, Less Drowsy Dramamine, and Meclizine have the same active ingredient, but if you are very sensitive to the stuff, you can buy Rugby brand Meclizine in 12.5 mg's. The other brands are 25 mg's. With or without the medication, you may experience some wooziness after you are back home, and the Meclizine helps with that. Edited January 21, 2011 by swedish weave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AerynSun_JohnCrighton Posted January 21, 2011 #17 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I've cruised enough that Ginger caps are good for me, but I have used Bonine in the past, no drowsy and I could still drink with it (moderately of course) We have some pretty big swells going into Bermuda years ago... like 20 ft and we were on a Tiny ship w/ old propulsion (sp?) (The original Pacific Princess for Love Boat tv show that Princess sold later that year... back in like 2001 or 2002) lots of people sick, some even flew home after arriving, we were just fine (Hurricane Kyle around the area) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myboo Posted January 21, 2011 #18 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I think Bonine is a miracle drug! It saved me on the the last cruise (which was my first cruise). I was beyond sick one day and it worked extremely well - yes, I do experience some drowsiness with it the first few days, but that seems to wear off. It is a must-have on any cruise I take (and I have one coming up!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted January 21, 2011 #19 Share Posted January 21, 2011 prescribed by doctortransderm I place on bum because behind the ear messes with my lymph nodes (at least my head thinks that it does) But the OP said that is what they used, described all the symptoms and asked for something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wastingawayagain Posted January 21, 2011 #20 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I took the non drowsy Dramamine last time we went and felt great! :) This time, I picked up the generic at Target. The pharmacist said it works just as well for half the price. It was only about $1.50 a pack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisedeacon Posted January 21, 2011 #21 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I am very suseptible to seasickness... have tried everything you can think of.. some work some dont... but the ones that worked tended to cause me drowsiness... I watched an old Myth Busters show on dizzyness and seasickness... they came to the conclusion that Ginger tablets were the best... I have started using those for the last 6 or so cruises and have had NO seasickness and no side effects... I am hooked on Ginger... you can pick them up at most discount pharmacies... I start taking two a day for about a week before the cruise..and then all through the cruise... have had no problems good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverrider Posted January 21, 2011 #22 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Is there any reason that you could not use both the Ginger tablets as well as the bonine or the scopolamine patch. I get sea sick backing out of the drive or even using a float in the ocean. I don't want to be miserable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted January 21, 2011 #23 Share Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) Is there any reason that you could not use both the Ginger tablets as well as the bonine or the scopolamine patch. I get sea sick backing out of the drive or even using a float in the ocean. I don't want to be miserable. I take a bonine at night and ginger tablets in the morning starting the day before the cruise. I also have sea bands if the waves are over 30 feet. I've never had the patch (too many side effects) but I'd ask the Doctor before combining it with anything else. Edited January 21, 2011 by peg013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunaxmars Posted January 21, 2011 #24 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Non-Drowsy Dramamine and Bonine work great (I can't recall a preference) I was given the patch by a nurse I had met on a ship when I was very sick once- no side effects and it worked. However on my next trip I was prescribed the patch by my doctor and I experienced blurry vision, so I wouldn't reccomend it anymore. Especially after reading how so many other had side effects too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunaxmars Posted January 21, 2011 #25 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I am very suseptible to seasickness... have tried everything you can think of.. some work some dont... but the ones that worked tended to cause me drowsiness... I watched an old Myth Busters show on dizzyness and seasickness... they came to the conclusion that Ginger tablets were the best... I have started using those for the last 6 or so cruises and have had NO seasickness and no side effects... I am hooked on Ginger... you can pick them up at most discount pharmacies... I start taking two a day for about a week before the cruise..and then all through the cruise... have had no problems good luck Very interesting! I'm going to try this on my upcoming trip. Especially for my DH to be since he gets motion sickness sometimes and its his first cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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