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Can vitamin b be used to treat motion sickness?

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No: It has not been shown to be effective.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 11/28/2012

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Probably not: I doubt that it would help much might try some otc dramamine (dimenhydrinate).

Answered 3/25/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alternative remedies: If you are looking for non-medicinal approaches consider: ginger or peppermint tea, acupressure or sea-bands.

Answered 3/25/2013

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