Can taking dramamine help on amusement park rides?

Question

I take my two boys to some amusement parks and they love to go on things that spin around. The oldes is tall enough to go himself, but I have to ride with the youngest, and sometimes, I feel sick for the rest of the day. Would taking something for motions sickness prevent this?

Answer 1

Yes, over-the-counter (OTC) motion sickness drugs can help. I've tried them myself for this problem. I prefer Bonine, myself. Here's a list from eNotes.com:

Over-the-counter drugs
The following OTC drugs contain ingredients that are considered by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be safe and effective for the treatment of motion sickness:

--Marezine (and others) includes the active ingredient cyclizine and is not for use in children under six years of age.
--Benadryl (and others) includes the active ingredient diphenhydramine and is not for use in children under age two without a doctor's permission.
--Dramamine (and others) includes the active ingredient dimenhydrinate and is not for use in children under two years of age.
--Bonine (and others) includes the active ingredient meclizine and is not for use in children under age 12.
The FDA recommends that people with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, glaucoma, or difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate do not use OTC drugs for motion sickness unless directed by their doctor. Children should not be given OTC motion sickness medication without first checking with a healthcare professional.

Check the link for more info, plus a list of prescription drugs, if you feel the situation may warrant that, though I think the OTC drug may be sufficient for you. Good luck and have fun!!

Answer 2

There are several motion sickness over the counter medications you can use. Dramamine is the most popular. Make sure you take it at least 30 to 60 minutes before getting on the rides. And buy the non-drowsy formula, or you will be falling asleep. They also have generic brands of Dramamine that work just as well as the name brand. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Yes it can. I am still prone to motion sickness and Dramamine, in particular is very helpful, if taken as directed. By that I mean at least a half hour before going on such rides.

Take care to read ALL of the directions. Even the non drowsy formula can still impair your driving. The single dose shoud be good for about 4 hours or more, so I shouldn't worry about the drive home.

I am one who can get violently ill for even a brief glance down while going around a curve. That pill really works well for amusement park rides, cruises on the bay and on lakes and rivers and bus rides. I haven't got the guts to go on a real cruise yet.

Answer 4

You are probably not in a position to start experimenting with cures on the day you go. But one that a lot of people swear by is Ginger root. You can usually find these at most Drug Stores or Health Food Stores. I would stay away from products such as Dramamine as in some people they tend to have a nasty side effect of making you tired. But if you do take something you must do it in advance, as once the symptoms start any remedy won't do much good. The other thing to do is mental. Just tell yourself you are not going to get motion sick and for a lot of people this power of suggestion works. The other thing to do is when you are on Roller Coasters try and keep your eyes fixed on a point that is stationary. This way your body does not get mixed signals.

Answer 5

Speaking from personal experience, dramamine only helps some people on amusement park rides.

For me, I can go on 3 or 4 rides and then I get just as sick as I ever did without dramamine

Answer 6

Yes, although Dramamine has a tendency to make people drowsy, so the less-drowsy formula would be the one to get. I get carsick, airsick, you name it, and dramamine helps alot, but it tends to knock me out. There is also stuff called mecklizine, which is pretty much the same as dramamine, but it doesn't make you sleepy (well, it doesn't make me sleepy at least). You can get it at wal-mart, or any other pharmacy, I suppose. You don't need a prescription for it, but I did have to ask for it at the pharmacy, they don't have it sitting out with the rest of the anit-emetics. Also, it may be different for you, but I have found that any amusement park ride that spins around (tilt-a-whirl, etc) makes me MUCH sicker than a ride that spins me head-over-heels/ upside down (zipper). Good Luck!

Answer 7

Yes, but take Dramamine about an hour to 30 minutes before going on the rides. This can however, make you drowsy. Be sure not to drive while drowsy. This could help if you have a spouse or date to go with you in the event you are too drowsy.

Answer 8

Yes dramamine is good for motion sickness of any kind. Should be taken about 1 hour before you go on any rides and will probably make you a little sleepy.

Answer 9

Dramamine is a popular motion sickness drug. It can probably help you on the amusement park rides. But before you take this medication ask your family doctor first. If you are on any other medications, this new drug may have some unpleasant effects on the rest of your drugs. Ask your doctor or pharmacist just to make sure.

Good luck to you!

Answer 10

I have a HUGE problem with motion sickness. I take dramamine if I want to go on the roller coasters. But I wouldn't trust it myself for the rides that really spin. If you can stand to go on roller coasters without taking any, maybe you can use it for the spinny rides. My motion sickness is so bad as I get older, that I can't, but I probably could've gotten away with it years ago.. I'm in my 30's now.. Good luck, and have fun!!!!

Answer 11

I get motion sickness and Dramamine has never worked for me. All I get is drowsy, even with the non-drowsy kind. I think Bonine is a much better drug for motion sickness. You take it 30 - 45 minutes BEFORE you get on any rides.