[header] How to get rid of your motion sickness [title] Talk to your doctor before taking medications. [step] You should discuss your options, even over-the-counter and home remedies, with your doctor before treatment. This is especially true if you have medical problems, allergies, are pregnant, or are treating a child.
[header] How to get rid of your motion sickness [title] Talk to your doctor before taking medications. [step] You should discuss your options, even over-the-counter and home remedies, with your doctor before treatment. This is especially true if you have medical problems, allergies, are pregnant, or are treating a child.
Medications, like antibiotics and antihistamines, can be very tricky to manage because you may have to follow manufacturer's directions and know how to deliver the medication. [substeps] Keep in mind that prescription medications are not always recommended by doctors. Your doctor may suggest medication or advice based on your health history. Take a family history if you are a single parent. [substeps] Medications that are used to help with motion sickness include morphine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids), and painkillers. To prevent pain and discomfort, tell your doctor when you are first starting any new medications you are taking. Remember that most of the available options will make you drowsy, and they should be taken about 30 minutes prior to your trip. [substeps] Gravol or dramamine (dimenhydrinate), from the anti-histamine family, is an excellent option.