Hello. I only been on a plane when i was very young, but i am planning on going on a plane very soon. I get motion sickness pretty bad, so what does it feel like to be on a plane? will it make me sick? Is there any good motion sickness medicine that works really good?
help please!
thanks!!
2007-01-11 08:25:02 · 7 answers · asked by Lea 1 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Health & Safety
I had the same problem when young, avoided planes as long as possible, and when I finally had to fly I checked around online and found this solution: Meclizine (Anti-vert) http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/mecliz_ids.htm
helps with vertigo and PROCHLORPERAZINE (Compazine) prevents nausea http://www.rxlist.com/drugs/mono-6053-PROCHLORPERAZINE+-+ORAL.aspx?drugid=3672&drugname=Compazine+Oral
Take one of each one hour before the flight and every six hours during. They cause limited side effects, just drowsiness. But unlike Dramamine, Scopolomine and other drugs, they completely eliminate the effects of air sickness, sea sickness, etc. I can eat, read, walk around, and feel nothing, while if I weren't taking these I'd be so sick.
I don't know if both are necessary, I suspect I only need the Anti-vert and not the compazine, but I haven't felt like trying it out. Ask your doctor. I got these over the phone from mine but I had to ask specifically and insist on both because he just wanted me to take Dramamine.
2007-01-11 08:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some take-offs and landings are worse than others. Especially if the runway leads one way but you're traveling the other way and the plane has to turn around.
I really only know to recommend Dramamine, but someone may know better things. Take it early enough to let it take a little bit of effect before getting on the plane. Maybe ask a doctor for relaxants or even sleeping pills so that you don't have to be awake for it.
2007-01-11 10:25:56 · answer #2 · answered by evil e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on a plane several times, but not recently. The only thing that may be of some discomfort to you in a plane is the air pressure in your ears, making them feel like they're popping. To resolve this, bring some gum with you to chew on. As for motion sickness, no - I never experienced that on any plane I've been on. Once in the air, the plane, though it's going at a very high rate of speed, will feel like you're not moving at all. The only motion you'll feel from time to time is turbulence - that's it. Turbulence feels pretty much the same as a car going over a bump in the road, which is not a big deal.
2007-01-11 08:30:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Dramamine -> 30 minutes before you board the plane
This way you've given it some time to start working before the motion happens.
2007-01-11 10:09:02 · answer #4 · answered by DungDung 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Planes make me motion sick, try ginger in the form of a tablet, ask your chemist/drug store.
2007-01-11 08:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by samootch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get hold of some Travel Bands (most pharmacies sell them now) they go on your wrists and have a small ball built in that puts pressure on an acupuncture site on your wrist,inexpensive and works well without getting any drugs in your system and of course you can use them in any travel situation.
As for flying a great experience go with an open mind and enjoy.
2007-01-11 08:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by joe t 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here are the following things I know that help nausea: ginger (candy or pills), magnetic bracelets on wrists, dramamine (great- but could knock you out depending on drowsy or non-drowsy formula, also in no-frills no-name brands), chewing gum? i guess- not sure. The others are definites. Eating crackers too.
2007-01-11 15:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by staceyli1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋