Does Dramamine work for theme parks?

Question

I'm a man in my low 40's and can no longer go on even the tea-cup ride with my kids, without becoming nauseated within a minute and, 30 seconds later, hurl. I do not, however, suffer any motion sickness symptoms on airplanes, boats, or even when I skydive or race cars, it's only that jarring, quick change in direction and attitude, over and over again, that does a number on me. Up until about five years ago I loved to go on the biggest, scariest rides out there and would find it amusing that others would get nauseous. Payback, huh?
Will Dramamine do the trick for me now and, if so, how long before going on a ride should I take it?

Answer 1

it will work, take it at least 1/2 hour before you ride. Bonine is great too, that's what the cruise ship docs give the seasick passengers

Answer 2

Yes, and take a second dose, 4-6 hours later. Don't eat too heavy of a meal before taking off in the morning for your destination. Any soda/beer will turn to blubbers in your tummy as well. No milk as it coats the stomach and doesn't mix well with other foods quickly. Take a few Tums with you so lower the stomach acids when you do eat something. Think about any greasy foods as the grease tends to turn your food to separate in your gut and is not digesting easily. Cotton Candy, french fries with salt, A barbecue sandwich is partly broken down and is good, also it rice and Chinese foods. Stick with mellow foods, eat eggs and toast for breakfast, they won't "back fire" on you once you get to the rides. But yes taking Dramamine will help with your dizziness. When you look around you try to keep your eyes on the far distant (sailors say NOT to watch the waves and to watch the horizon!)

Answer 3

I get motion sickness on a swing! I went to Disneyland and took gravol (Canadian) and it helped me immensely!. It did not make me drowsy and I did not suffer from nausea. You have to take it with food, I think. Try it. It's a shame to have to watch from the sidelines when you could be spending quality time with your kids. Good luck..

Answer 4

There's this really good medicine called bonine. My sister and my mom both get really car sick and couldn't go on rides at theme parks or ride on airplanes w/out getting sick. But then they took bonine and they haven't gotten sick when they take it. So go get it and it can basically change your life.

Answer 5

There are probably more complete answers but try Ginger tablets - many folks have great results with it and there are no side-effects (Google on the net if you want to read other folks experience).

Answer 6

It sure does, my sister gets motion sick, and she takes it before we go to Kennywood and then she's fine to ride anything she wants

Answer 7

yes. and i would do it 30 mins before the first ride

Answer 8

man, my friend is just like you. yea it works, but it makes you Xtreamly sleepy so eat a snickers or drink something like a coke.
to shake off the dumb side effects.

Answer 9

It will make you very sleepy. Don't go on the rides. Just watch.

Answer 10

it works for me and my dad! so it might work for u 2!