Question

A patient expresses concerns about motion sickness. Which medication is most effective in preventing motion sickness

Answer 1

• Dimenhydrinate: This antihistamine is an effective treatment for motion sickness, but should not be given to children 2 or younger.
• Diphenhydramine: This antihistamine is effective in relieving nausea and dizziness.

What is motion sickness caused by?

• Your brain senses movement by getting signals from your inner ears, eyes, muscles, and joints.
• When it gets signals that do not match, you can get motion sickness.
• For example, if you are reading on your phone while riding a bus, your eyes are focused on something that is not moving, but your inner ear senses motion.

What is the best prescription motion sickness medicine?

Medications

• Scopolamine (Transderm Scop). Most commonly prescribed medication for motion sickness.
• Promethazine (Phenergan). Administered 2 hours before travel.
• Cyclizine (Marezine). Works best when taken at least 30 minutes before travel.
• Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine). Take every 4 to 8 hours.
• Meclizine (Bonine).

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