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Promethazine . This drug is one of the most effective available for motion
sickness. One dose lasts up to 8 hours. Like the other drugs, it can cause
drowsiness.
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Diazepam (valium ) and related "benzodiazepine" medications such as lorazepam
and klonazepam. While these drugs are not traditionally used for motion sickness,
some people find them useful in small amounts. These medications are very
helpful for a related condition,
MDD .
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Scopolamine patches -- these patches are sometimes very helpful. They are a time
release form of an anticholinergic medication, scopolamine. Scopolamine is also
available in pill format (usually given for irritable bowel). Scopolamine was
found the most useful medication for prevention of motion sickness induced by
cross-coriolis stimulation (Dornhoffer et al, 2004). Whether or not this is true for
other types of motion stimulation is not known.
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Zofran and other serotonin-family anti nausea drugs -- these are powerful anti-
nausea medications. They do not prevent motion sickness but they may prevent
vomiting.
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Other medications.
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Migraine medications: Verapamil (a calcium channel blocker),
venlafaxine (an antidepressant)
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Seizure medications phenytoin and carbamazepine (sodium channel
blockers)
o Non-benzodiazepine anxiety medications. Buspirone (Buspar)
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Alternative medications Beta-histine (Serc). Oddly, this medication is
sometimes very effective.
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Medications that don't work for motion sickness:
o antihistamines such as fexofenadine and cetirizine that do not get into the
brain (Cheung, B. S., R. Heskin, et al.; 2003).
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Trade Name Generic Ingredient Type RX/OTC - Min Age
Dramamine Dimenhydrinate Tablet OTC - 2 years
Gravol Dimenhydrinate Tablet OTC
Calm-X Dimenhydrinate OTC
Marmine Dimenhydrinate OTC
Bonine Meclizine Tablet OTC - 12 years
Antivert Meclizine Tablet OTC
Dramaine II Meclizine Tablet OTC
Benedryl Diphenhydrinate Syrup OTC - 22 months
Nordryl Diphenhydrinate Syrup OTC