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I have extremely severe motion sickness. no otc meds have helped. is there a prescription medication for motion sickness?

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Dr. Alon Seifan answered

Specializes in Neurology

Yes: Benzodiazepines, antihistamines and anti nausea meds can be effective for treating severe motion sickness.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/21/2016

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Many.: Promethazine seems to work best.

Answered 6/30/2014

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