What is the most effective medication for sea sickness?

Question

Take the night before or morning of dive or both

Answer 1

I am lucky enough not to suffer from this, but my father does, and he always take meclizine 25mg a few hours before going on the boat and usually will use a patch behind the ear as well. To answer your question it would be best to take in the morning a few hours before and then during.

Answer 2

I would recommend Bonnie, it works and has little or no side effects. I would suggest one the night before, and one the morning of the dive. It is over the counter and most dive shops have it. Also don't stay out all night, get some rest. Don't dive if you are hung over, you will be dehydrated and not make sound decisions. Everyone on the boat appreciates smart decisions and that includes knowing when you are fit to dive. Eat some breakfast but not greasy food. Toast, cereal, muffins etc.. As the boat gets underway, move to the stern (back), there will be less movement. Don't read, look away from the boat. Drink lots of water.

Answer 3

Prefer Bonine- it doesn't seem to have any side effects , non drowsy, and is very effective.

Answer 4

My experience tells me Dramamine or sea bands seem to work best. Fresh air and standing in the middle of the boat seem to help.

Answer 5

We use TransScop patches (require Rx) and they have always been effective. The one boat dive I made in the Keys without it, we had rough seas and I got sick. The dive master got me in the water on a john line during the surface interval and I was fine. The helped me get my gear on in the water and I enjoyed the second dive.

The patches last several days if needed. They do have some side effects, so consult a doctor before using.

Answer 6

Dramamine seems to work best for me..take an hour before getting on the water

Answer 7

My wife has used ginger capsules for many years with great success. She takes a couple maybe two hours before going out on the boat, and then a couple while out, like after lunch, and then maybe one more if the day is longer. They don't make you sleepy (she goes into a coma with most meds) and it is a natural compound.

Answer 8

Bonine works well. I've tried their organic offering as well. It is O.K. but not sure it is as good as the original.

Answer 9

My wife used to get seasick frequently. Now she uses Bonine and doesn't have any problems.

Take one the night before diving and one each day of diving. Does the trick for her!

If you are nauseous on the boat, ginger candy or ginger ale seems to settle stomachs a bit until you reach solid ground.

Answer 10

All of these answers are good.