Alakegirl Posted September 27, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Or do you have to go to medical to get it? And what if the medical office is closed when you need it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted September 27, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) Why not just get your own and bring it. Den Edited September 27, 2022 by Denny01 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted September 27, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Thanks but I would like to know the answer to the question, please 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasd4430 Posted September 27, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 27, 2022 When I was on the Summitt in May, they did. I went to guest relations and asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare calicakes Posted September 27, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 27, 2022 They did on Reflection last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokopelli-az Posted September 27, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 27, 2022 On the app for our upcoming cruise on the Equinox, it says: Guests needing over-the-counter medications for seasickness may stop by guest services for assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted September 27, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 27, 2022 14 hours ago, cruisestitch said: Thanks but I would like to know the answer to the question, please LOL…most all cruises do, unless they run out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bEwAbG Posted September 27, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I start taking it the day before I step on board and keep enough on hand to last through the cruise. Would not rely on the ship always having it, especially in these days of supply chain issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Texans Posted September 27, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 27, 2022 17 hours ago, Alakegirl said: Or do you have to go to medical to get it? And what if the medical office is closed when you need it? Yes they do. Just off the Equinox and they gave it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggal Posted September 27, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I still don't understand why the OP can't buy it relatively inexpensively over the counter at any drug store, supermarket, etc. You can also get a generic type which is even less expensive (CVS, Walgreens, etc). For it to really work well, you need to take a dose BEFORE you board the ship (ideally that morning) and then continue while you're on the ship. If you start taking it once you are sea sick, its not nearly as effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bEwAbG Posted September 27, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 27, 2022 20 minutes ago, baggal said: I still don't understand why the OP can't buy it relatively inexpensively over the counter at any drug store, supermarket, etc. You can also get a generic type which is even less expensive (CVS, Walgreens, etc). For it to really work well, you need to take a dose BEFORE you board the ship (ideally that morning) and then continue while you're on the ship. If you start taking it once you are sea sick, its not nearly as effective. It's not available over-the-counter everywhere (outside the U.S.). U.S. passengers should plan to take it with them, IMO. As you say, you really need it in your system before you get sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 27, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, baggal said: I still don't understand why the OP can't buy it relatively inexpensively over the counter at any drug store, supermarket, etc. You can also get a generic type which is even less expensive (CVS, Walgreens, etc). For it to really work well, you need to take a dose BEFORE you board the ship (ideally that morning) and then continue while you're on the ship. If you start taking it once you are sea sick, its not nearly as effective. If I'm not mistaken our Canadian Neighbor are unable to purchase it in Canada, They no longer sell it by any brand name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare calicakes Posted September 27, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 27, 2022 50 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: If I'm not mistaken our Canadian Neighbor are unable to purchase it in Canada, They no longer sell it by any brand name. They can get Gravol. Its a somewhat close equivalent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare calicakes Posted September 27, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 27, 2022 We actually put seasick patches behind our ear and they worked well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Salt Lifer Posted September 27, 2022 #15 Share Posted September 27, 2022 2 hours ago, baggal said: I still don't understand why the OP can't buy it relatively inexpensively over the counter at any drug store, supermarket, etc. You can also get a generic type which is even less expensive (CVS, Walgreens, etc). For it to really work well, you need to take a dose BEFORE you board the ship (ideally that morning) and then continue while you're on the ship. If you start taking it once you are sea sick, its not nearly as effective. Not everyone knows they get seasick. Or has never experienced seasickness in the past and is suddenly impacted. OP may be in such a situation now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted September 27, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 27, 2022 50 minutes ago, Salt Lifer said: Not everyone knows they get seasick. Or has never experienced seasickness in the past and is suddenly impacted. OP may be in such a situation now? I would assume if the OP asked the question Prior to cruising, they May be concerned Prior to cruising. My wife brings the wrist bands. I never understood how that works, but it does for her. Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted September 27, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, calicakes said: They can get Gravol. Its a somewhat close equivalent. Gravel is similar to Dramamine. It is completely different than Bonine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted September 27, 2022 #18 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Salt Lifer said: Not everyone knows they get seasick. Or has never experienced seasickness in the past and is suddenly impacted. OP may be in such a situation now? Possibly. But the OP has been on CC since 2017 and has over 2000 posts. If currently on a ship and experiencing seasickness, it would be easier and faster to go to guest services and ask vs posting here and waiting for answers. I used to take Bonine starting the day before our cruises and then every evening while getting ready for dinner because they speed the ship up at night to make good time when needed. That's usually when I 'had issues. I still take it with me, but haven't have to take it in a number of years. But there was one cruise that was really bad (crew was putting out barf bags, which is never a good sign) and I even took another one. I still felt the movement but didn't get sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggal Posted September 27, 2022 #19 Share Posted September 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: If I'm not mistaken our Canadian Neighbor are unable to purchase it in Canada, They no longer sell it by any brand name. I didn't know that but I just checked and they sell them on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofysmom99 Posted September 28, 2022 #20 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Wow, I can get 300 of them for $13 on Amazon! Never knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alakegirl Posted September 28, 2022 Author #21 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Not currently on a ship. Trying to get information to give good advice to friends who will be Cruising soon and and have been unable to puchase Bonine at home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 28, 2022 #22 Share Posted September 28, 2022 2 hours ago, calicakes said: They can get Gravol. Its a somewhat close equivalent. Good to hear. I've never heard of Gravol. Looked and I like the ingredients and that they are time release. I'll have to pick some up for my Sister-In-Law who will be sailing with us in April - just in case. I found they have them on Amazon. As a kid I was terrible with motion sickness. After I became a Pilot I never got air sick again. After cruising for a couple years my body must have gotten used to it and I never get sea sick -- even on the wildest seas. When I was bothered in my early days I found that what worked for me was to take a pill the night before (the make me sleepy for sure and I got a great night sleep). I would then take one in the morning before boarding and found it calmed my inner ear down and I was fine for the rest of the trip. I still carry them just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treasure Hunter Posted September 28, 2022 #23 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Dramamine works great. Just buy the non drowsy type or you’ll sleep thru the cruise. Last week on NCL they had it in guest services. Wrist bands work for some people. The patches are great but I believe you need a doctor’s prescription and you are non supposed to drink alcohol while wearing it.. I bring a pharmacy with me. That’s why we can’t travel with carry-ons. One trip I had so much, a doctor we were traveling with said he could do open heart surgery on the sidewalk with what I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alakegirl Posted September 28, 2022 Author #24 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Non-drowsy Dramamine = Bonine = Meclizine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted September 28, 2022 #25 Share Posted September 28, 2022 11 hours ago, Alakegirl said: Non-drowsy Dramamine = Bonine = Meclizine Not quite.. Non-drowsy Dramamine = Ginger Less-drowsy Dramamine = Bonine = Meclizine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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