Best meds (or not) for seasickness

[arat]

I spent years getting sick. And what I have found is that your body eventually becomes immune to something you use over and over again. I first used Dramamine and that worked for a while then not so much. Then I went to the patches and I swore by them for two years then they kinda stop working. In on bonnie now and it works great. Question is for how long.

Best thing I can say is stay in the open air away from diesel fumes and watch what you eat. For me its no orange juice or other acidic foods. Eat a bland breakfast and Snapple ice tea helps keep the stomach feeling good and if you due happen to uncheck it does not burn or taste to bad
good luck

[fish4fun]

Years ago I relied on Bonine and it worked just fine. I would take one an hour before sailing and if it got rough I would pop another one. One important thing to remember about Bonine, at least with me, never drink any type of alcohol because it will put you out like a light. They just don't mix. About ten years ago I forgot to take it before sailing and guess what....I didn't get sick. On cruises I see many passengers wearing the wrist band and they all say it works...I say try it...what have you got to lose? There is one other remedy that no one mentioned yet....4-6 oz. of vodka before you sail with 4-6 beers out on the water. I guarantee it will take your mind off of being sick. And remember to bring along a designated driver for the drive home.

[CaptMarc]

There is not one med or ritual that works for all. I would start by eliminating coffee, especially if you add milk. If that works, you found part of it. I have been extremely seasick twice and both times it had to do with tea. One time I had a cup of hot tea before a trip and the other was iced tea on the boat. Both times I was sea sick for at least 18 hours. That was what caused mine. Always try to get enough sleep. I would also suggest eating something before the trip, like toast or a roll. Try no butter first then if that works, put some butter on it.

[beachwhistle]

A buttered roll on the way out always makes me feel better. Especially when I banged up from the night before.
Probably help if I didn't party the night before but usually I hyped up because I goin' fishin'!

[PaBeerGuy]

Wow, what an impressive show of support here. That's why I love this site, always get lots of good advice. Some more than others; "12 pack of Heineken and 20$ worth of tacobell the night before a trip, has never done me wrong". But usually all good stuff. I am going to start my Bonine regiment back up and eliminate coffee(or at least the creamer) and see how that goes.

[Harpoon]

I utilize the patches and its worth whatever ball busting comes my way. I very rarely use a full patch though....I cut them in half and apply 1/2 a patch the night before. I have yet to experince any type of motion sickness while on the patch. Side affects for me are dilated pupils and dry mouth....which is a small price to pay. With about 1-2 hours left in the trip I remove the patch for a more comfortable car ride home in the evening.

I've found over the years the following will also trigger motion sickness for me:
*Reading my phone while on the boat
*staying in a hot cabin or in a cabin in the belly like on a headboat (especially when anchored)
*headboat bathroom...although this would get me sick at the dock too
*Too much caffeine or acidic foods the night before morning of
*lack of fluids in my body...drink a lot of little sips throughout the trip

Its all very routine for me which I think helps the mental piece out now. Also...if you are think you are going to get sick I do 2 things:
*Keep my mind off of it by thinking about putty tang
*Force myself to heave over the rail and get it over with. Feel much better afterwards!

I believe it is not curable....some people will never understand what its like to be seasick either. But its all about your day of fun so do whats best for you!

How does this drug work?

Scopolamine belongs to a general class of drugs called anticholinergics (antimuscarinics), and is derived from belladonna. It appears to prevent nausea and vomiting by blocking messages that stimulate the part of the brain responsible for nausea and vomiting. It may help motion sickness by reducing the activity of nerve fibers in the inner ear.

[jerseyhunter]

Some times I feel quisy sometimes not so on important trips I take Bonine much better than Dramamine. After taking Dramamine for years and still getting sick On the dock, afterwards I was better but still heaved once a trip after that all was well. I looked it up on the comp. and a side effect is nausea, WTF.

[SaltLife1980]

An old time trick is to take ginger.. That seems to settle the stomach pretty good..

[Striperswiper]

Scopace .04 mg pills. are the best as previously stated
They are no longer available from the manufacture

You can get a script from your doc and contact Stevens Pharmacy in California. http://www.stevensrx.com/

They will make you the pills at a reasonable cost.

Some have stated that Scopalamine is used for truth serum and date rape drug and that is true. You would need to swallow 25 of these pills at once to reach the level of drug in your system necessary to have those effects though.

I have used these pills with no side effect other than a dry mouth and it is impossible for me to get sea sick when using them.

I was out in 10 -12 foot confused seas in NC tuna fishing, breathing diesel, cig smoke and watching another guy puking and nothing happened. If I was not taking it I'd be right next to the poor guy who refused the pill I offered him.

Capt Brian

[shrimpman steve]

Originally Posted by Striperswiper

Some have stated that Scopalamine is used for truth serum and date rape drug and that is true. You would need to swallow 25 of these pills at once

Where can I get 500 of these pills