Does Dramamine help on cruise ships?

According to many of our guests, some of the best seasickness tablets for a cruise include Dramamine or Bonine. These medications can be taken before nausea arises to help lessen the severity. They may also be taken to ease the feeling of sickness as it occurs.



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According to many of our guests, some of the best seasickness tablets for a cruise include Dramamine or Bonine. These medications can be taken before nausea arises to help lessen the severity. They may also be taken to ease the feeling of sickness as it occurs. Be aware that these may cause drowsiness in some guests.

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Supplements and medication Some travelers also believe a decongestant or motion sickness remedy, such as Dramamine, can help. For more serious cases, doctors sometimes prescribe Vitamin B, ginkgo biloba or a mild sedative, such as valium. Consult your physician before taking these potential remedies.

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For some travelers, the rocking never ends. They suffer from mal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS), a rare and chronic form of reverse motion sickness. Instead of getting seasick on board, their illness begins when they hit dry land — and it never ends.

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Don't let the worry of seasickness stop you from booking a cruise. Many travelers have gone on dozens of voyages and never had an issue. Even if you do experience motion sickness on board, there are plenty of methods to stop that funny feeling in its tracks.

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Whether or not you brought your own medication or remedies with you, if you do feel sea sick while onboard, you can go to our ship's Medical Center or contact Guest Services to purchase motion sickness pills (meclizine). You can even order these pills through Room Service.

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Cabins at the Front of the Ship This is because the front of the ship is more exposed to the movement of the water as they plough through the rough seas. If you're prone to seasickness, it's best to avoid cabins at the front of the ship.

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Although difficult to treat proactively, as sailors have learned, there are steps you can take to minimize the symptoms and get back to normal more quickly.
  1. Keep moving. ...
  2. Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol. ...
  3. Rest and reduce stress. ...
  4. Supplements and medication.


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You should not drink alcohol with motion sickness medications. Pregnant women, or women who think they may be pregnant, should consult with a doctor before taking any drug, including anti-nausea medication for treatment or prevention of nausea.

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Get Some Air If you start to feel the telltale signs of nausea, head out onto the deck for some fresh air. This change of environment will alleviate the rise in your body temperature (save that for a day on the beach in the Caribbean), and the wind in your face will help reduce uncomfortable sweating.

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The cause of most cruise line norovirus outbreaks is contaminated food or water. The way it spreads is through physical contact. With over 3,000 people in close quarters aboard these ships, obviously, the disease spreads quickly. There is no real treatment for norovirus infections.

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Once back on shore, most people “get their land legs back” within two days. People with MdDS still feel like they're rocking and swaying, even though they're no longer on a ship. Less common MdDS triggers include: Flying in a plane.

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