klb1978 Posted December 7, 2022 #1 Share Posted December 7, 2022 My husband struggles a bit with sea sickness when on cruises. He typically takes Dramamine or Bonnie but ugh it makes him so drowsy. I ordered him non drowsy Dramamine which is just ginger. Has anyone tried this and had luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddie Posted December 7, 2022 #2 Share Posted December 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, klb1978 said: My husband struggles a bit with sea sickness when on cruises. He typically takes Dramamine or Bonnie but ugh it makes him so drowsy. I ordered him non drowsy Dramamine which is just ginger. Has anyone tried this and had luck? Many people here swear by ginger, but for more severe cases of motion sickness due to middle ear/vestibular problems, it just won't cut it. I use a prescription scoplamine patch for air and sea travel and it is extremely effective, although not everyone tolerates it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted December 7, 2022 #3 Share Posted December 7, 2022 11 minutes ago, klb1978 said: My husband struggles a bit with sea sickness when on cruises. He typically takes Dramamine or Bonnie but ugh it makes him so drowsy. I ordered him non drowsy Dramamine which is just ginger. Has anyone tried this and had luck? DW uses ginger rather than Dramamine and she swears by it. Our cruise med kit has both ginger tablets and ginger gum in it. She discovered ginger on a cruise several years ago when she got a bit queasy and all I could find to help was warm ginger ale from the WJ (recommended to me by one of the WJ staff) and some soda crackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted December 7, 2022 #4 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Just now, teddie said: I use a prescription scoplamine patch for air and sea travel and it is extremely effective, although not everyone tolerates it. The biggest issue DW had with tolerating the patch is that it is dosed for an adult 165-180lb male, and she's a ~100lb female. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicat Posted December 7, 2022 #5 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I have mentioned this before on other threads. We met up with this Scottish couple a number of years ago on a TA. When we mentioned one of our friends was experiencing a bout of sea sickness he told us of this remedy. Now this has worked for her and a couple of others. You mix one part of brandy and one part port wine. Yes, it doesn't sound like something you want to be drinking while feeling ill, but it works. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost in thought Posted December 7, 2022 #6 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I use sea-bands for mild motion sickness saving the Dramamine for rough seas (or bad turbulence if flying). Ginger has never worked for me, but have heard green apples are another remedy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Love RCI Posted December 7, 2022 #7 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I have tried everything on cruises related to motion sickness. If your husband doesn't like the drowsy feeling of Meclizine, try Diphenhydramine (Benadryl). It doesn't make me as tired, and the effect doesn't last as long. I usually only take it when I start to notice I'm starting to feel off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddcan Posted December 7, 2022 #8 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I find that Bonine taken at night before I go to bed works perfectly... Bonine is less drowsy than Dramamine, and taken just before bed might help too. I've never felt drowsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted December 7, 2022 #9 Share Posted December 7, 2022 (edited) Ultimately, the best remedy for motion sickness is to get outside or to somewhere where you can see the horizon. Indoors, your eyes are telling your brain that you are stable, but your inner ears are screaming at your brain to stop the rocking. Your brain misinterprets this as you are being poisoned, and tells your stomach to get rid of whatever is poisoning you. That's why ginger works - it calms the stomach. Edited December 7, 2022 by orville99 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballarinamom Posted December 7, 2022 #10 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Absolutely yes on the horizon part. I can get queasy in cars if I'm reading a book or looking down for long periods of time. Looking up at the horizon and taking a few deep breaths always helps. Ginger products, green apples and fresh limes can help settle your stomach naturally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted December 7, 2022 #11 Share Posted December 7, 2022 1 hour ago, orville99 said: The biggest issue DW had with tolerating the patch is that it is dosed for an adult 165-180lb male, and she's a ~100lb female. It is pretty easy to cut them in half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted December 7, 2022 #12 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Seaband Pressure point Bonine (Meclizine) Dramamine Ginger Ginger Ale (even 7up) Pickled Ginger Green Apple Ginger Candy Mary Ann not Ginger Peppermint candy Distant horizon concentration Scope of Dope 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted December 7, 2022 #13 Share Posted December 7, 2022 34 minutes ago, MightyMike said: It is pretty easy to cut them in half. And against the recommendations of any competent physician as it allows the scopolamine to leak out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvbrady Posted December 7, 2022 #14 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I do not normally suffer from motion sickness but had issues in open water on a small vessel (45'). So this year I took the Dramamine Ginger and it worked perfectly for me. I had no issues and we were in very rough waters- over 6 foot waves in a small boat is very noticeable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted December 7, 2022 #15 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Wife says not to cut patches, but some find putting a small sticker under the patch to block some dosage makes them usable for smaller folks. She also warns that it is serious medication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted December 7, 2022 #16 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Hard to find but it does come in a low dose version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted December 7, 2022 #17 Share Posted December 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, taglovestocruise said: Hard to find but it does come in a low dose version. 1.5 mg patch is the standard adult dose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted December 7, 2022 #18 Share Posted December 7, 2022 (edited) Mythbusters by tested seasick remedies on their TV show several years ago by spinning people in a motorized office chair and timed them until they hurled. Each remedy was tested. Ginger capsules won, hands down. Edited December 7, 2022 by SargassoPirate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted December 7, 2022 #19 Share Posted December 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, orville99 said: 1.5 mg patch is the standard adult dose. You are right , I meant to show this one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 7, 2022 #20 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I drink a lot of Dark n Stormy's Ginger Beer 😉 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted December 7, 2022 #21 Share Posted December 7, 2022 1 minute ago, John&LaLa said: I drink a lot of Dark n Stormy's Ginger Beer 😉 DW likes Moscow Mules🥃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 7, 2022 #22 Share Posted December 7, 2022 1 minute ago, orville99 said: DW likes Moscow Mules🥃 Good choice as well. I like the bite of the ginger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddie Posted December 7, 2022 #23 Share Posted December 7, 2022 4 hours ago, Magicat said: I have mentioned this before on other threads. We met up with this Scottish couple a number of years ago on a TA. When we mentioned one of our friends was experiencing a bout of sea sickness he told us of this remedy. Now this has worked for her and a couple of others. You mix one part of brandy and one part port wine. Yes, it doesn't sound like something you want to be drinking while feeling ill, but it works. Hope this helps. LOL--I'd barf, or maybe just be drunk as I'd need to drink it all day long, but glad it works for some! Teddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddie Posted December 7, 2022 #24 Share Posted December 7, 2022 1 hour ago, SargassoPirate said: Mythbusters by tested seasick remedies on their TV show several years ago by spinning people in a motorized office chair and timed them until they hurled. Each remedy was tested. Ginger capsules won, hands down. It may help with the immediate sick stomach, but wouldn't prevent me from getting seasick. Appreciate the ideas, but no.. Teddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddie Posted December 7, 2022 #25 Share Posted December 7, 2022 2 hours ago, orville99 said: And against the recommendations of any competent physician as it allows the scopolamine to leak out. Nope. The patch has layers that deliver the med in increments over a 3 day period. I wouldn't. Teddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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