Dramamine medication

Question 1

My 6-year-old was nauseous so i gave him the recommended dose of dramamine/dimenhydrinate for his age (25 mg), and he began seeing things that weren't there. once the medication wore off, he was back to normal. is this concerning?

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It is a side effect worth noting as it is likely to happen anytime it is used. Beyond that it just reflects a known reality that this drug penetrates ... Read More

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The occurrence may be related to the medication. Ensure no medications are missing at home, and that there were no drug interactions. A viral illness ... Read More

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Question 2

Meclizine hydrochloride is it good for tinnitus? i bought dramamine (dimenhydrinate) all day and it has 25 mg of that ingredient. how should i take this medication?

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Not helpful: Meclizine and dramamine (dimenhydrinate) both can help dizziness, and the nausea and vomiting accompanying motion sickness, but in my experience has n... Read More

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For dizziness: To my knowledge, meclizine is an antihistamine (blocks H1 receptors and has anti-cholinergic properties. I gave always prescribed it for dizziness, n... Read More

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Question 3

Is there a medication i can take to help my motion sickness? dramamine (dimenhydrinate) makes me drowsy. i have glaucoma - am i allowed to take scopolomine?

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Not advised: If history of acute angle glaucoma, all of the motion-sickness (antihistamine and anticholinergic) are contraindicated.

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Question 4

Hi, i will be flying soon and i have a lot of anxiety due to the fact that i have never flown before. i also have a paranoia of getting sick. can i mix my .5 of xanax with any over the counter medications such as dramamine? (i don't know if i will feel si

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You could, but . .: . . . both of these can make you a little drowsy, so taking both might make you more sleepy on the plane than you may want--it also depends upon how l... Read More

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Question 5

I take high blood pressure medication, losartan 100 mg. the other day i took dramamine 3 tablets during the day at a theme park. i had an syncopal episode the next morning at 10. could this be from the combination of dramamine and losartan?

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Lorsartsn faint: Would not think it was the losartan + DRA. Was it hot at the theme park &you got salt & water dehydrated? Did your BP change? If u are not t... Read More

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Question 6

Is it ok to take 0.5mg benztropine at night and then take 50-100mg dramamine 12-14 hours later? i saw that there is a drug interaction. thank you!

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Interaction: Yes, the warnings about Dramamine do mention it shouldn't be used along with benztropine, a medication used to treat Parkinsonism. Your pharmacist can... Read More

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Question 7

Can you overdose on dramamine (dimenhydrinate)?

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Yes, a person can: Overdose on dramamine (dimenhydrinate). It is seldom lethal. If you have any thoughts of taking your life - please get help right away. Call a friend ... Read More

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Question 8

I am going to 6 flags this weekend. will taking a dramamine or ginger pill help me to not got sick on the rides?

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Vertigo : It may help but the best answer is not to go on rides that cause this to you. Good Luck

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Question 9

I took alavert 24 hr last night at 11 its 11 am now and i going on a car ride can i take a dramamine (dimenhydrinate)?

Answer

Yes: Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) is generally a safe medication by itself but when you combine it with other anti histamine like Alavert (Claritin) you shou... Read More

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Question 10

What can dramamine (dimenhydrinate) help with?

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Motion sickness: May have some sedating effects on some people.

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Dramamine medication

My 6-year-old was nauseous so i gave him the recommended dose of dramamine/dimenhydrinate for his age (25 mg), and he began seeing things that weren't there. once the medication wore off, he was back to normal. is this concerning?

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Meclizine hydrochloride is it good for tinnitus? i bought dramamine (dimenhydrinate) all day and it has 25 mg of that ingredient. how should i take this medication?

Is there a medication i can take to help my motion sickness? dramamine (dimenhydrinate) makes me drowsy. i have glaucoma - am i allowed to take scopolomine?

Hi, i will be flying soon and i have a lot of anxiety due to the fact that i have never flown before. i also have a paranoia of getting sick. can i mix my .5 of xanax with any over the counter medications such as dramamine? (i don't know if i will feel si

I take high blood pressure medication, losartan 100 mg. the other day i took dramamine 3 tablets during the day at a theme park. i had an syncopal episode the next morning at 10. could this be from the combination of dramamine and losartan?

Is it ok to take 0.5mg benztropine at night and then take 50-100mg dramamine 12-14 hours later? i saw that there is a drug interaction. thank you!

Can you overdose on dramamine (dimenhydrinate)?

I am going to 6 flags this weekend. will taking a dramamine or ginger pill help me to not got sick on the rides?

I took alavert 24 hr last night at 11 its 11 am now and i going on a car ride can i take a dramamine (dimenhydrinate)?

What can dramamine (dimenhydrinate) help with?

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