Best meds for sea sickness

[detroitlions]

Meclizine is available for free at guest services...if feeling queasy, try green apples, crackers and ginger ale and get out in the fresh air. Also just started bringing ginger candies too...

They charge for it now.

[spidybabe]

They charge for it now.

 

When did they start that?

I know they sell it in the store, but always and in August- free at guest services.

Safe sailing

[Cakediva1]

Hands down...

 

 

I agree 10000% This stuff works! Just take 1 day before to get it in your system. I also use Motion Ease. You just put a drop or two behind your ears. You can get at Walmart or online.

[Nydrogers]

I was told Motion Eaze works well. It homeopathic, place couple drops behind each ear when you fell it coming on & use to prevent it. I just bought it for our cruise in November. I haven't tried it yet so can't really give an opinion if it works

[lfplenore]

You have to take Bonine/Meclizine BEFORE you get seasick. We always take one before embarking, and continue for the length of the cruise. Works like a charm.

[faphy8]

I get sea sick very easy. Learned from cruise critics to use Bonine two days before cruise and every night while on ship at bed time.I also use the sea bands when it is ruff out.I bring ginger pills and candy.I was sea sick first cruise but not anymore we will be going on our 16th cruise in 3 weeks.I dont know what i would do without cruise critics.

[mommyto3nj]

Thank you everyone! Just ordered the Meclizine and sea bands off Amazon :)

 

45 more days :)

[CPT Trips]

Gravel = Dramamine, the drowsy version

 

Avomine = Phenergan, even drowsier and kind of over kill for a first line preventative. It may require a prescription in the US.

[SailLaVie]

This is our first cruise and I have no idea if any of us will get seasick. We are in Canada and I've never seen most of the products mentioned here. We have a lot of Gravol on the shelves, but not a whole lot else? I've seen some kind of seasickness bands somewhere. Walmart here does not sell most of the products you Americans get (yeah, kinda sucks sometimes)! So, the question is: I'm going to get some of those bands and Bonine before we cruise. Can I find these at pretty much any drug store or Walmart?

[Doggielover68]

Ginger root capsules. They sell them at Walmart with the vitamins for around $4 for a large bottle. One a day seems to do the trick with no side effects! I can't take Bonine (meclizine) because I have an adverse reaction to it.

 

 

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[monkeybone]

Thank you everyone! Just ordered the Meclizine and sea bands off Amazon :)

 

45 more days :)

 

I also get the ginger gum from CVS! It works great with the above.

[spidybabe]

So, the question is: I'm going to get some of those bands and Bonine before we cruise. Can I find these at pretty much any drug store or Walmart?

 

Yes

Safe sailing

[SailLaVie]

Yes

Safe sailing

 

 

That's what I figured. Thanks!

[Brittany C]

For anyone who's curious, the Cruise Critic editorial team broke down the pros and cons of Dramamine vs. Bonine. Check it out! http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=1899

 

Happy (and healthy) Cruising!

 

~Brittany Chrusciel, Associate Editor

[sandsunsurf]

Scopolamine, aka the patch, didn't have any adverse effects for me, and the listed side effects are pretty rare and minimal. Talk to your doctor to see if it's an option. It works very very well. I've used it for fishing trips on smaller boats, I rarely feel sick on the large boats. I've also used Bonine on fishing boats and while it worked, I didn't feel perfect, still a little "off".

[supradupafast]

I've used gravol and the band and both didn't work. Keep a green apple handy and Ginger ale, and you'll be fine. Bite into it the moment you feel uncomfortable

 

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[sb44]

For those who cannot take drugs for various reasons there is a battery operated product, voyager relief band, from neurowave. It can be purchased at a marine store or ships store or online. It's expensive but works. It's used mostly by serious sports fishermen or those who take boats, rather than ships, to the islands etc. It works for me. Kind of like sea bands on steroids! If you can take drugs an OTC antihistamine works as well as bonine. Dramamine makes a "less drowsey " version now. Small boat-high waves-electronic band for me.

 

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[Lillybell201]

Ok ladies and gentlemen, I need help. I get seasick and I know going out in November on the BA from NYC will make me sick. Normally I wear the patch, but the last time I did, the patch caused sinus issues! So I'm scared to try that again.

 

Suggestions? I have the drink package and want some beers too so hopefully whatever you suggest doesn't interfere with alcohol :)

BONINE!

 

 

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[Lillybell201]

Bonine, is the best. Although I didn't feel like drinking when I was whoodsy.

 

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[bagzrpacked]

BONINE!!!!

I've tried it all.

 

I start taking it 2 nights before I get on ship and then every night while on ship.

Right before bed.

Drank more than a few beers [emoji16] and never had an issue.

 

Our last cruise had a day that shut the Spa down with rocky seas.

I loved it. No issues.

 

I tried ginger, green apples, the patch, wrist bands and other things.

Dramamine puts me in a coma even if I take it at night. I wake up very hard and feel out of it.

 

Won't cruise without taking BONINE every night.

Good luck!!

Edited September 19, 2015 by bagzrpacked

[niborHS]

I have to heartily agree with the sea bands. I get sea sick even when I snorkle for too long, or as I always used to say, I get sea sick on a water bed (that really dates me), and I swear by the sea bands. You have to use one on each wrist, and put them in the correct spot. There should be directions, but if not, put your 3 middle fingers on your wrist starting from right above your hand, and place the sea band above that. I see people wearing them loose like bracelets, and that's not going to work. For any of you who also feel queasy after you get off the ship for a few days, I wear them for 2 days after my cruise ends. If things are really rocky, I do go with meclazine in addition, especially at night while I am sleeping.

[Meekomist]

Another vote for Bonine!

 

I always be sure to pick some up when I'm in the states. I use it for flights, cruises, and Disney Parks. I have no problems taking it over multiple days.

 

It has been the only tried and true med that works for me.

 

I have bad motion sickness if I forget to take it :(

[denatravels]

Patch and wristbands. Works like a charm!

[Lostinthe50s]

The sea bands is the only thing that worked for my wife. Worked quickly as Bonine didn't do anything

[bboop51]

Scopolamine, aka the patch, didn't have any adverse effects for me, and the listed side effects are pretty rare and minimal. Talk to your doctor to see if it's an option. It works very very well. I've used it for fishing trips on smaller boats, I rarely feel sick on the large boats. I've also used Bonine on fishing boats and while it worked, I didn't feel perfect, still a little "off".

 

Same with me.. no side effects with the patch, at all. However, Meclizine (Bonine) makes me drowsy. Everyone needs to find what is right for THEM. I find ginger (in any form .. capsules, gum or chew) to be great as well.

Edited September 28, 2015 by bboop51