Question 1

does zofran (ondansetron) work for motion sickness?

Accepted Answer

Antiemetic: Zofran is a strong antiemetic which controls nausea, but meclizine, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and scopalamine are more often used to combat motion sickness.

Question 2

i get motion sickness on planes and in cars. i have a zofran (ondansetron) prescription. will this work? should i use something else?

Accepted Answer

Zofran (ondansetron): Zofran (ondansetron) could possibly work although it is expensive and has been shown to be not as effective as the old standby Promethazine 25 mg plus caffeine 200 mg.  Ginger about 1-2 grams is also effective.

Question 3

can i take bonine with zofran and 25 mg amitriptyline for a few days to prevent motion sickness?

Accepted Answer

Medications interact: Amitriptyline should NOT be taken with either Zofran or Bonine because it can cause severe side effects including: confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, heat intolerance, flushing, decreased sweating, difficulty urinating, abdominal cramping, constipation.

Question 4

is it safe to take bonine/dramamine with zofran and 25 mg amitriptyline?
this is for a few days to prevent motion sickness?

Accepted Answer

Dramamine : Short term use of Dramamine for motion sickness given the medications mentioned should be no problem. Dramamine is a mild antihistamine that may help with the dizziness but it will cause sedation and dryness of mouth and throat.

Question 5

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 6

is there a good otc treatment for motion sickness once you get it?

Accepted Answer

Bonine: Bonine / Meclizine helps.  Try ginger.  Fresh ginger (chewed, don't have to swallow pulp!) or extract helps many people.

Question 7

what can stop motion sickness?

Accepted Answer

Motion sickness: acupuncture and acupressure are two good options.

Question 8

what does motion sickness mean?

Accepted Answer

Nausea: Due to being on a boat, in a car, or in an airplane.

Question 9

what are some motion sickness remedies?

Accepted Answer

Try some OTC: Solutions available without a prescription include ginger root, meclizine, dramamine, (dimenhydrinate) seasickness bracelets.  However, medications for migraine may help in some cases, and if dizziness is bad, a scopolamine patch may assist.  Many meds are available for the nausea.  On occasion, if inner ear problems seem present, an ENT specialist may help.

Question 10

why doesn't a driver get motion sickness?

Accepted Answer

In more control: The driver of the car is generally less likely to have motion sickness because he not only has accurate sensory information from his senses (ears, eyes, touch) but also is controlling the car and can therefore anticipate accelerations, decelerations, and turns.  This position enables him to calibrate his expectations of movement with the car's actual movement.

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