What seasickness meds do you use? Why do you use it? I hit some choppy water (unusual they said) in Curacao last week and fed some fish. Guess I wasn't as "okay" with motion on boats as I thought... Can use some opinions on what kind of meds you use, TIA.
Motion Sickness Meds
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Posted 22 June 2008 - 01:35 PM
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Posted 22 June 2008 - 02:05 PM
I am known to quickly announce on a boat - KNOWN PUKER. 
Normally I wear the "patch" - which is a RX. The last 3 trips (Hawaii, Bonaire and Fiji) I had trouble with them falling off all the time. Not lasting one dive. So...........last week in Hawaii - I bought some Meclazine (sp?) Over the counter stuff - used it in Kona and didn't feed the fish one time. (I had fed them twice in Maui)
Good luck!
Normally I wear the "patch" - which is a RX. The last 3 trips (Hawaii, Bonaire and Fiji) I had trouble with them falling off all the time. Not lasting one dive. So...........last week in Hawaii - I bought some Meclazine (sp?) Over the counter stuff - used it in Kona and didn't feed the fish one time. (I had fed them twice in Maui)
Good luck!
Edited by Starfish Sandy, 22 June 2008 - 02:05 PM.
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Posted 22 June 2008 - 02:19 PM
I've used the same stuff as Starfish Sandy will great results!!
3 trips to the North Carolina wrecks and I've never been sick! I should have used it when I did the Flower Gardens in April, but didn't because I ran out of time to pick any up at the local RX. It really is good stuff
3 trips to the North Carolina wrecks and I've never been sick! I should have used it when I did the Flower Gardens in April, but didn't because I ran out of time to pick any up at the local RX. It really is good stuff
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Posted 22 June 2008 - 02:24 PM
i've used bonine or it's generic equivalent with great success...i keep it and eardrops in my dry box on the boat, oh, and vitamin S too...they are there when I need them. Last week in belize there were swells so I was glad to have them.
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Posted 22 June 2008 - 03:57 PM
I am told ginger works great. I haven't gotten sick on a boat (knock on wood) so haven't tried it yet.
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Posted 22 June 2008 - 05:05 PM
While I'm not prone to seasickness, I've given ginger ale or ginger beer to fellow boat passengers who have experienced mal de mer, and it always seemed to help. For someone who is prone to seasickness, a stop by the local vitamin shop for some ginger pills might be a good strategy.
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Posted 22 June 2008 - 07:31 PM
DAN Article on Motion Sickness Meds
DAN Article on Motion Sickness Part II
DAN Article on Motion Sickness Part III
DAN Medication Description Article
Remember that diving adds an addition dimension to physiology. See a qualified doctor before using any of these methods at depth. If you have specific questions then call DAN. Whether you are a member or not (and you should be IMHO) they are happy to answer all your dive Q's.
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1-800-446-2671 or 1-919-684-2948, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm (ET)
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DAN Article on Motion Sickness Part II
DAN Article on Motion Sickness Part III
DAN Medication Description Article
Remember that diving adds an addition dimension to physiology. See a qualified doctor before using any of these methods at depth. If you have specific questions then call DAN. Whether you are a member or not (and you should be IMHO) they are happy to answer all your dive Q's.
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Posted 22 June 2008 - 07:54 PM
Bonine (Meclizine Hydrochoride) OTC at your drug store. Cherry flavor and chewable. I take 1 each night about 2am or whenever you wake up early am. I use it though out the dive trip every night. Works great for me on land based resort. Never been on a liveaboard, there I may opt for Rx patch with small waterproof dressing on top. Stay away from over drinking the night before and heavy greasy breakfast. 
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Posted 22 June 2008 - 09:17 PM
Meclizine - Bonine or "less drowsy" Dramamine works well for me and for lots of folks, without as much sedation as regular Dramamine. I experience none. The Dry Tortugas will be my first liveaboard, and I am planning to use the Scopalomine patch for extra protection. The waterproof dressing is a great idea. I HATE being seasick.
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Posted 23 June 2008 - 07:55 AM
I am told ginger works great. I haven't gotten sick on a boat (knock on wood) so haven't tried it yet.
Nope, I was married to Ginger and she always got seasick
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Posted 23 June 2008 - 07:56 AM
I used to use Transderm Scōp. It's a small patch you wear behind the ear good for 3 days. Prescription only, at least in the US. I tried it on the advice of some local divers who swore by it, and it worked pretty well. No side effects that I noticed; only major cavaet is to make sure you wash your hands after handling it, since it'll blur your vision if you touch the patch's medicated side and then your eyes.
I don't use it anymore because I'm working on my pilot's license, and the FAA takes a dim view of pilots on prescription motion sickness medication. Doesn't matter than even entering/exiting stalls and spins doesn't impact me (much) and I only would use in on boats and not fly while using it.
I don't use it anymore because I'm working on my pilot's license, and the FAA takes a dim view of pilots on prescription motion sickness medication. Doesn't matter than even entering/exiting stalls and spins doesn't impact me (much) and I only would use in on boats and not fly while using it.
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Posted 23 June 2008 - 08:53 AM
I use Dramamine. It worked for me when I got car sick as a kid, and I've stuck with it ever since. If it ain't broken, don't fix it. That's probably why I still dive my SCUBA Pro MK1 reg occassionally too.
I buy the generic at Wall Mart. It's the same ingredients and about 1/5th the price.
I buy the generic at Wall Mart. It's the same ingredients and about 1/5th the price.
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Posted 23 June 2008 - 09:06 AM
I use Dramamine. It worked for me when I got car sick as a kid, and I've stuck with it ever since. If it ain't broken, don't fix it. That's probably why I still dive my SCUBA Pro MK1 reg occassionally too.
I buy the generic at Wall Mart. It's the same ingredients and about 1/5th the price.
Ditto. It works great. I do get a little drowsy sometimes but nothing serious. But that just means I get an afternoon nap poolside!!
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Posted 23 June 2008 - 07:05 PM
there's a product you can try as well called Relief Band
it's electronic and you wear it on your wrist. The cool thing is it will work at anytime. You don't have to use it before you get sea sick, you can use it when you actually are sea sick. I tried on on the Spree in April. I was ill in my bunk and Capn Frank let me borrow on of the ones they have. It was great! 2 minutes and I was fine again!
Sea Urchin had the same issues I did. She put on the Relief Band and was back to her usual self in minutes
it really was amazing to me
it's electronic and you wear it on your wrist. The cool thing is it will work at anytime. You don't have to use it before you get sea sick, you can use it when you actually are sea sick. I tried on on the Spree in April. I was ill in my bunk and Capn Frank let me borrow on of the ones they have. It was great! 2 minutes and I was fine again!
Sea Urchin had the same issues I did. She put on the Relief Band and was back to her usual self in minutes
it really was amazing to me
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Posted 05 August 2008 - 06:38 PM
Well there might be a problem getting the OTC versions for a little while. Today on a day off I hit no less then 8 pharmacies (2 Sams, 1 CVS, 1 walgreens, 1 walmart, 1 Kroger, and a Albertson's) and all of them where out of the OTC versions of Meclizine, and where manufacture backorder and have been for 6 months. The irony in this was that they all had the RX versions available and plenty of it.
The cruel joke is that there is no difference in the forumlations, its just that the OTC stuff is listed for Nausea and Vomiting, and the RX version is listed for Inner Ear vertigo and thats it.
Anybody in the Dallas area know where i can get some for the FG trip next week as i really dont want to be feeding the fish, and needing to take other drugs that would keep me from diving.
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The cruel joke is that there is no difference in the forumlations, its just that the OTC stuff is listed for Nausea and Vomiting, and the RX version is listed for Inner Ear vertigo and thats it.
Anybody in the Dallas area know where i can get some for the FG trip next week as i really dont want to be feeding the fish, and needing to take other drugs that would keep me from diving.
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