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Many people suffer from different forms of motion sickness. Most of them get sick while on a boat or a ship. The rolling to and fro motion upsets the equilibrium of the inner ear and causes nausea, vomiting, sweating and even dizziness. This feeling won’t go away until the motion is over. Unfortunately, on a ship, it may not be over until the person gets on dry land.
There are also those who get motion sickness while simply riding in a car, bus or any other vehicle. The motion of a plane can also bring on sickness in some people. This motion sickness can spoil a vacation and can even keep people from taking a vacation. But there are ways to prevent this from happening.
One very well-known and popular way are the medications for motion sickness. These can be purchased over the counter at any drug store and can be very effective in preventing the sickness. However, these medicines usually only work for short trips or for those who only suffer with a mild form of motion sickness. If a cruise, car or plane trip is coming up in the future, the physician can prescribe a stronger medication to avoid a more severe motion sickness. One of the medications is a patch. The medicine in the patch is scopolamine that is more effective in preventing motion sickness. This patch is a small disc that is applied to the area behind the ear. One disc will last for three days and then a new one is needed. However, this medicine can come with side effects. The most common side effect is drowsiness. Other side effects may include dry mouth, blurred vision and dilation of pupils.
There are more natural ways to avoid motion sickness without using a medication. Before taking a trip it would be smart to avoid alcohol, heavy and spicy foods or anything that doesn’t agree with you. On a car trip sit in the front seat. If possible, get a seat in the center of an airplane. On a cruise, get a cabin near the middle of the ship in the lower level. Avoid reading while in motion.
If a medication is needed, be sure to discuss any problems that may occur with your physician.
What else can I help you with?
Why chlorpromazine is not useful for motion sickness?
why chlorpromazine is not used in motion sickness
What is the second top sickness in the world?
Motion sickness
What is the equivalent of Dramamine for motion sickness relief?
The equivalent of Dramamine for motion sickness relief is Meclizine.
What type of drug is motion sickness?
I think you was asking, what type of drugs are used in the treatment of motion sickness. Those are antiemetics.
What actors and actresses appeared in Motion Sickness - 2011?
The cast of Motion Sickness - 2011 includes: Jayne McLendon as Persephone
How is motion sickness treated by medication?
There are a variety of medications to help ease the symptoms of motion sickness, and most of these are available without a prescription.
How effective is ondansetron in treating motion sickness?
Ondansetron is moderately effective in treating motion sickness by reducing nausea and vomiting symptoms.
Have you ever tried using airplane sickness pills to alleviate symptoms of motion sickness during flights?
Yes, some people use airplane sickness pills to help with symptoms of motion sickness during flights.
Do bonine motion sickness pills work?
In my experience, yes they do. My wife got motion sickness within minutes every time she flew in small airplanes. She took these puills and went up for the first time with no motion sickness at all.
Is Dramamine the same as Zofran in terms of their effectiveness in treating motion sickness?
No, Dramamine and Zofran are not the same in terms of their effectiveness in treating motion sickness. Zofran is generally considered more effective for preventing and treating motion sickness compared to Dramamine.
What would happen if you had motion sickness and you watched the horror movie Cloverfield?
Because the whole movie is supposedly filmed on a video camera, it moves quickly from scene to scene and can give you head aches, even if you don't have motion sickness. If you did have motion sickness, you would probably feel sick and have head aches. This is why in some theatres it says warning: motion sickness
What are some home remedies for motion sickness?
In general when dealing with motion sickness it is best to avoid eating large amounts of food or any alcohol before or after going on a car, boat, or similar vehicle. While in motion looking off into the distance can help reduce sickness. A remedy if motion sickness is contracted is to use Ginger Ale or peppermint candy.
