Question 1

how can  ginger help with motion sickness?

Accepted Answer

Benefit of ginger: Ginger contains a substance which is thought to promote peristatlis (contaction of the intestines in a forward motion) and to stimulate  gastric secretions. It essentially functions as an antinausea agent without any sedating effects.

Question 2

can i take a motion sickness pill after the plane takes off or before it takes off?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If in your experience you get symptoms of motion sickness as soon as the plane starts moving, than you should take the pill 20 minutes prior to that event to allow it to enter your system.  You just need the medications circulating prior to a likely motion sickness event.

Question 3

what to do if i just heard that ginger helps with motion sickness, i'm just curious as to how it does so?

Accepted Answer

Ginger: Ginger has been shown to help with motion sickness in many studies, although the mechanism of action is different than most treatments.  It appears to be related to its effect on gastric motility.  Most other medications actually work at the vestibular system.

Question 4

does ginger prevent motion sickness?

Accepted Answer

Often: Motion sickness (or kinetosis) is a condition in which a conflict exists between the visual system (which detects little or no motion) and the vestibular system (which senses motion).  Nausea, dizziness, and fatigue are the most common symptoms.  Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) is the more "conventional" approach; ginger root is a more "alternative" but often equally effective treatment for the nausea.

Question 5

why do motion sickness pills make me sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Side effect: Very common side effect of all motion sickness pills.

Question 6

can i take a motion sickness pill and later still go skiing?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Most motion sickness medications can cause sedation.  You should not try to ski or do other high-gain activities until you know how it will affect you.  Most people will do fine on it, but you should try it out before you do that.

Question 7

motion sickness pills (dimenhydrinate)--safe for ship travel?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dimenhydrinate is a histamine antagonist designed to counter some of the ill effects of motion in cars and boats to which some persons are prone.  One of its major side effects is drowsiness.  Before taking dimenhydrinate you should check with your doctor that it does not interact with any other medications you are already on.

Question 8

can i take bonnie motion sickness pills with chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Motion sickness: Yes, but confirm with your physician first.

Question 9

is ginger ale good for motion sickness related vertigo/dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Motion Sickness: Ginger ale may calm you a bit but it has sugar and other additives in it.  If you are looking for a soothing beverage consider sparkling water or water w/a twist of lime or lemon.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

is it ok to take a motion sickness pill for deep sea fishing while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Category B drug: Meclazine is one of the antihistamines used to treat or pre-treat motion sickness. It is considered safe during pregnancy and caries one of the higher safety ratings.

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