Sea sickness tablets

[Donnalizy]

Hi just wondering which tablets people recommend

[DJLDRUMS]

Bonine or Dramamine. Over the counter meds, generic is cheaper than the name brands. Some come in non-drousey all can be bought at a CVS, Walmart, Target or any place where they sell over the counter meds.

 

Using the Patch from a MD's scrip can cause side effects for a few dayswhen you remove it.

Stick with the two I mentioned.

[whitsmom]

Hi just wondering which tablets people recommend

 

I use Bonnie and it works great for me. I just take one at bedtime. They make me a little sleepy so that works good taking it at bedtime.

[Donnalizy]

We are from the uk and can't seem to find Bonnie

[Blondynka]

We are from the uk and can't seem to find Bonnie

 

I am Canadian and I can't find any drugs with meclizine (the active ingredient) here either. I found some generic brand meclizine on Amazon and even eBay. They also give it out at the medical centre on the ship for free, but it works best if you start taking it a day or two before the cruise.

[Amtrac]

We are from the uk and can't seem to find Bonnie

 

 

 

Bonine is the spelling for that brand of seasick pills

 

 

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[Clarea]

We are from the uk and can't seem to find Bonnie

I believe Antivert is the same thing in the UK.

Edited August 22, 2016 by clarea

[gizfish]

Meclizine is the generic name of Bonine, Antivert and also Dramamine less drowsy. You can get it on Amazon.com or other drugstores online in larger packs than available at the pharmacy. That's helpful since it costs about the same for 100 pills that you would pay for 20, and if you cruise often or have more than one person taking them, it's a better value. As long as you take it about an hour or two before the cruise starts, it should work. You should check with your doc, but it is generally okay to take the 25MG pills twice a day if you need it. Most do fine with taking it once a day. While it is "less drowsy" than other medications, it can make you sleepy. I have personally found that getting up and walking around (and eating which is oh so easy to do on a cruise anyway) can combat the tiredness.

[GUT2407]

Hi just wondering which tablets people recommend

 

Mrs Gut swears by Ginger in its various forms, particularly Ginger tea, and Green apples, next comes travel calm (with ginger) and most of the tablets haven't either helped or knocked her out.

[Alohaaloha]

I've just asked my daughter to bring me some Bonine back from her USA trip. We can't get anything with Meclazine in here in the UK, but even though I'm never sea sick, doing a TA in October across the Atlantic might be a little rough on the tummy! Best be prepared!

 

 

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[Amtrac]

I've just asked my daughter to bring me some Bonine back from her USA trip. We can't get anything with Meclazine in here in the UK, but even though I'm never sea sick, doing a TA in October across the Atlantic might be a little rough on the tummy! Best be prepared!

 

 

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Green apples are a natural remedy [emoji12][emoji12][emoji12]

 

 

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[Alohaaloha]

Green apples are a natural remedy [emoji12][emoji12][emoji12]

 

 

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When my daughter was queasy rather than actually sick, the staff in the Windjammer gave me a load of green apples to give to her! They said that's what they had all used, and been recommended, when they first started sailing.

Hopefully... We won't need anything! [emoji40]

 

 

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[SC_Floaters]

Hi just wondering which tablets people recommend

 

I saw a lot of blue & gray water in my 25+ years in the Navy. Fortunately I was/am not prone to motions sickness, in fact, a north atlantic storm on a small frigate was a lot of fun.

 

Motion sickness, sometimes referred to as sea sickness or car sickness, is a very common disturbance of the inner ear that is caused by repeated motion. Anyone can develop motion sickness, but people vary in their sensitivity to motion. Motion sickness most commonly affects children from 2 to 12 years old, pregnant women, and people who are prone to migraines. In addition to sea travel, motion sickness can develop from the movement of a car or from turbulence in an airplane.

 

While it may be impossible to prevent all cases of motion sickness, the following tips can help you prevent or lessen the severity of motion sickness:

 

Watch your consumption of foods, drinks, and alcohol before and during travel. Avoid excessive alcohol and foods or liquids that "do not agree with you" or make you feel unusually full. Heavy, spicy, or fat-rich foods may worsen motion sickness in some people.

 

Avoiding strong food odors may also help prevent nausea.

 

Try to choose a location where you will experience the least motion. On a ship, those in lower level cabins near the center of a ship generally experience less motion than passengers in higher or outer cabins.

 

Do not read while traveling if you are prone to motion sickness.

 

When traveling by boat, it can sometimes help to keep your gaze fixed on the horizon or on a fixed point.

 

Open a vent or source of fresh air if possible.

 

Isolate yourself from others who may be suffering from motion sickness. Hearing others talk about motion sickness or seeing others becoming ill can sometimes make you feel ill yourself.

 

The over-the-counter medication meclizine (Bonine, Antivert, Dramamine) can be a very effective preventive measure for short trips or for mild cases of motion sickness. Your doctor also may choose to prescribe medications for longer trips or if you repeatedly develop severe motion sickness. One example of a prescription medication is a patch containing scopolamine (Transderm-Scop) that often is effective in preventing motion sickness. Remember that scopolamine can cause drowsiness and has other side effects, and its use should be discussed with your physician prior to your trip.

 

Most prescription and OTC remedies need to be taken/applied before the ship gets underway.

 

Fortunately, Sue does not suffer side effects from scopolamine patches, we put one on before boarding and it usually lasts a 7 day cruise.

 

Dennis & Sue

[GirlGoneTexan]

I always use the Transderm Scop patch (prescription) when deep sea fishing and cruising with no side effects.

 

I've tried Dramamine (too drowsy) and wrist bands (just don't work). The patch worked the best for me.

[canuckcruiselover]

I've always found the wrist bands (Sea-bands) very effective . . . and ginger candy tastes good and works for me.

[NeilD]

Mrs Gut swears by Ginger in its various forms, particularly Ginger tea, and Green apples, next comes travel calm (with ginger) and most of the tablets haven't either helped or knocked her out.

 

Got Ginger Gum at a health food Store. Very convenient to use. I Also take one CVS equivalent

to dramamine non drowsy in the morning. Seems to work. Haven't lurched over the rail yet....