markser Posted June 10, 2012 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2012 On another thread, someone said the ship will provide free meds for motion sickness. Does anyone know what the ship provides? We were about to ask our doctor for a prescription for the Patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sita Posted June 11, 2012 #2 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Last time we were on, they were giving out DIPHENHYDRAMINE (Benadryl); Mom found it useful for the long stretches which were a bit rocky..... my husband uses the patch. I think it depends on the person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markser Posted June 12, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Benadryl for seasickness is a new one to me. I mainly think of it for allergies and some cold symptoms, like nasal congestion, or as a sleep aid. I guess it's the safest, least expensive thing for PG to distribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikiintahiti Posted June 12, 2012 #4 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I believe this is what the ship hands out. Worked well, just make sure you drink a bunch of water when taking it. From Drugs.com Dimenhydrinate is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and vertigo associated with motion sickness." Read more at http://www.drugs.com/mtm/dimenhydrinate.html#sC7YVQw3yfwL52gM.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightMedic555 Posted June 12, 2012 #5 Share Posted June 12, 2012 DIPHENHYDRAMINE (Benadryl) is usually used for an allergic reaction. Taken in a dose of 25mg or 50mg many will get very, very tired. I would not use Benadryl for seasickenss. I have used Bonine which is an over the counter product with great success. I never got seasick on our two trips including the last one from Australia to Tahiti when we hit 25+ foot seas and two cyclones but the dining room was quite empty for a few days. Unless you are really, really sensitive to motion sickness you should be OK except potentially for sea days. Like any other medical advice you should contact your doctor for expert advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalong Posted June 12, 2012 #6 Share Posted June 12, 2012 side bar: I had a doctor friend tell me that if he was stranded on a desert island and could have only one drug available he would choose Benadryl. Apparently it has many different uses. I agree with the Bonine recommendation. Dramamine totally puts me to sleep. Bonine less so. It doesn't make my husband sleepy at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikiintahiti Posted June 12, 2012 #7 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Also works well in FP for mozzies as an anti itch remedy, it's the antihistamine effect. No need to swallow it so no sleepyness, just sprinkle it on to any mozzie bites ......... works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlottegirl Posted June 12, 2012 #8 Share Posted June 12, 2012 En route to the Marquesas, I was feeling a bit queasy and took ginger pills. I had never taken ginger pills before and was quite surprised how effective they were. They were very inexpensive and I was glad that I had them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalong Posted June 12, 2012 #9 Share Posted June 12, 2012 En route to the Marquesas, I was feeling a bit queasy and took ginger pills. I had never taken ginger pills before and was quite surprised how effective they were. They were very inexpensive and I was glad that I had them. This sounds like it's defintely worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee Posted June 13, 2012 #10 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I havent taken ginger pills on the PG but the PG has a bowl of crystallized ginger outside L'etoile and we usually eat a few pieces. I did take ginger pills in the Tasmanian sea as it was rough there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalltowner Posted June 15, 2012 #11 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I like ginger, and find it effective for indigestion, but for motion sickness, Bonine works like a charm for me. I just take one tablet every morning on a cruise, whatever the water conditions, because I'm prone to seasickness, and I'm afraid if I start to feel queasy it'll be too late to stop it. It doesn't make me sleepy at all during the day, but I find I sleep better at night when cruising, so perhaps the Bonine is having an effect - or maybe it's just the food and wine! My daughter, who has a worse problem than I do, and was having a hard time with car sickness on the twisty roads of The Big Island, started calling Bonine "the magic pill". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrmnOfMaui Posted June 21, 2012 #12 Share Posted June 21, 2012 En route to the Marquesas, I was feeling a bit queasy and took ginger pills. I had never taken ginger pills before and was quite surprised how effective they were. They were very inexpensive and I was glad that I had them. I was going to say the same thing! I swear by the ginger capsules. We did bring Bonine also, made me a bit dizzy, just sort of off balance. The Dramamine put me to sleep. I'm not good with meds though, so the ginger was a wonderful solution and worked pretty darn well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikiintahiti Posted June 21, 2012 #13 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I just ordered these as they sounded interesting and the reviews were good, will give them a try this year. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K7B5FC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisedreamer1 Posted June 22, 2012 #14 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I found the 1st night at sea to be a rough one for me. Bonine and wrist bands do the trick for me. I have also taken ginger pills and ate some the ginger candy with good results. Always go prepared, take a pill to start upon boarding and see how it goes,maybe you will do well. Why risk feeling ill for your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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