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Do motion sickness drugs work?
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Yes: Scopolamine patches are fairly effective, but work best if applied the night before travel. All drugs in this class share side effects of dry mouth, constipation, and sedation. They may also potentiate the effects of alcohol or other sedating drugs. Check with your doctor for interactions with any other medications you are taking or other underlying medical conditions.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Many of the otc products such as dramamine, (dimenhydrinate) bonine, are helpful. Also rx valium and scopolamine patch are useful. For those who are severely affected balance or vestibular rehabilitation by physical therapist specializing in balance problems make it better thru a series of exercises.
Answered 8/5/2013
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