Motion Sickness remedies????

[mrsOntario]

We are just weeks away from our vacation & I'm already starting to panic about flying on a plane. I have only ever been on a plane once & I was literally sick to my stomach until the plane landed & miraculously I felt 100% better instanteously.

So I'm hoping I will have a better flight experience this time around by preparing myself. I've read that Dramamine is good for 'motion sickness'. Is Dramamine the same as Gravol & can it bought in Ontario, Canada? Any suggestions on what I can take to make my travelling more comfortable, thus easing my husband's worries would be greatly appreciated.

Much thanks!!

[southwind61]

Hi, My wife had a hard time with motion sickness on our first few flights out, she found if she took a couple of gravol and had some toast and tea about 1hour before the flight she would be ok. I am not sure about dramamine - never used it .The gravol seems to put her to sleep fairly soon into the flight and shes never had a problem. I hope this helps, enjoy your trip Cheers

[JoanieBlon]

Originally Posted by mrsOntario

We are just weeks away from our vacation & I'm already starting to panic about flying on a plane. I have only ever been on a plane once & I was literally sick to my stomach until the plane landed & miraculously I felt 100% better instanteously.

So I'm hoping I will have a better flight experience this time around by preparing myself. I've read that Dramamine is good for 'motion sickness'. Is Dramamine the same as Gravol & can it bought in Ontario, Canada? Any suggestions on what I can take to make my travelling more comfortable, thus easing my husband's worries would be greatly appreciated.

Much thanks!!

I think you were having a panic attack due to fear of being in the air. Any chance of getting your doctor to prescribe a mild tranquilizer? Not enough to knock you out, but strong enough to calm you down. Good luck.

[mrsOntario]

I know I'm a nervous traveler, meaning my stomach doesn't fair well when travelling long distances by car. When travelling by car, my husband will just pull over & give me sometime for my stomach to settle & then we continue on our journey. I definetly can't handle any food or drink, it only makes me more sick. This is why I'm worried about flying. I don't think the Pilot can accommodate me & 'pull over'

So, I'm going to try taking gravol & wish for the best!!

[Rissask]

Yes, Dramamine and Gravol are the same drug.

I just buy over the counter generic Gravol, it works just as well. Just ask the pharmacist, some keep them behind the counter here in Canada.

I don't get motion sickness but I do have trouble sleeping from time to time- and that ingredient (Dimenhydrinate) is the same as what is in OTC sleep aids, it's actually an antihistamine- and a couple of those before bed washed down with a jug of water and a glass or orange juice prevents the dreaded 'bad booze interrupted sleeps' when occasionally I imbibe a few too many Labatt Lites- and no hangover. Little secret.

[gottago]

Originally Posted by Rissask

Yes, Dramamine and Gravol are the same drug.

I just buy over the counter generic Gravol, it works just as well. Just ask the pharmacist, some keep them behind the counter here in Canada.

I don't get motion sickness but I do have trouble sleeping from time to time- and that ingredient (Dimenhydrinate) is the same as what is in OTC sleep aids, it's actually an antihistamine- and a couple of those before bed washed down with a jug of water and a glass or orange juice prevents the dreaded 'bad booze interrupted sleeps' when occasionally I imbibe a few too many Labatt Lites- and no hangover. Little secret.

lite beer and lite sleeping pills... you're hardcore.

[Mogley]

Originally Posted by Rissask

Yes, Dramamine and Gravol are the same drug.

I just buy over the counter generic Gravol, it works just as well. Just ask the pharmacist, some keep them behind the counter here in Canada.

I don't get motion sickness but I do have trouble sleeping from time to time- and that ingredient (Dimenhydrinate) is the same as what is in OTC sleep aids, it's actually an antihistamine- and a couple of those before bed washed down with a jug of water and a glass or orange juice prevents the dreaded 'bad booze interrupted sleeps' when occasionally I imbibe a few too many Labatt Lites- and no hangover. Little secret.

Is that a recommendation for booze and sleeping pills?

[gottago]

[Rissask]

Originally Posted by Mogley

Is that a recommendation for booze and sleeping pills?

erm...

It's OTC!! it's a teensy tiny amount!

oh man, where are the mods

[Rissask]

My mom is a nurse. They give it to the old folks sometimes in the care home she works at, if they are having trouble sleeping, because it is so safe and gentle, non-addictive and no side effects.

But not with beer, tis true.

[gottago]

do they tell the people that they're receiving "help" or do they just sneak it with something else and go back to the party in the staff room?

[Mogley]

Originally Posted by Rissask

erm...

It's OTC!! it's a teensy tiny amount!

oh man, where are the mods

Don't know what came over me? Just felt the need to jump all over someone I am over it now

[Mogley]

Originally Posted by Rissask

My mom is a nurse. They give it to the old folks sometimes in the care home she works at, if they are having trouble sleeping, because it is so safe and gentle, non-addictive and no side effects.

But not with beer, tis true.

I work in skilled nursing, we give small doses of Viagra so our residents don't pee on there feet

[Rissask]

at the Viagra comment. I have to tell mom that one!

Originally Posted by gottago

do they tell the people that they're receiving "help" or do they just sneak it with something else and go back to the party in the staff room?

I think the latter


oh my I am a little mortified. just a little though. With all the people around here who admit taking Valium or other drugs to fly, a little Gravol is peanuts.

[gottago]

you're safe... that's why i made the joke about "lite" versions being hardcore as in not.