Best meds (or not) for seasickness - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

PaBeerGuy · #1 01-22-2014, 10:18 AM

The last two times out I have not felt well, seasick pretty much from the start.

I used to take Bonine but stopped after feeling like it was the problem. What do you guys take to keep from being sick? Is it pre-trip diet changes or meds that are most effective?

tropics · #2 01-22-2014, 10:42 AM

Dan I haven't been sea sick in years, felt a little funny a few times. I just eat something with vinegar that seems to work.
I have seen guys using a patch behind their ear and they swear bye it. You need a prescription to get it.

Flukemeister1 · #3 01-22-2014, 10:43 AM

I have pretty much tried EVERYTHING with limited success. 5 years in the Coast Guard did not cure me either. One thing that I have found that messes me up is lack of sleep prior to the trip. The thing that works for me is to take Bonine the night before the trip and wearing Sea Bands. I also drink plenty of real Ginger Ale. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. In the event that I am sick I have found that eating 3 or 4 bananas is the way to go. They go down smooth and sweet and they come up smooth and sweet.

Dclark2 · #4 01-22-2014, 10:48 AM

Some people say ginger cookies or ginger snaps.

Some say 1 dramine the night before than 1/2 when going on boat.

Some eat pretzels.

Most say stay away from dark greasy meats and lean towards chicken.

Never ever get sick in the cabin...

Dclark2 · #5 01-22-2014, 10:50 AM

God sake man never EAT BANANAS on the boat. Thats worse then throwing up on the Captain..

ytuna · #6 01-22-2014, 10:56 AM

Scopace - you need a script. It is the same medicine in the patch only in pill form.

Everyone I know that gets seasick that has tried it swears by it. I don't know of even one case where it did not work.

Side affects are minor - a dry mouth. You need one pill every 8 hours. Some folks take only 1/2 a pill.

kickstart · #7 01-22-2014, 11:02 AM

I used to get sick or at least not feel well on every trip. I tried all the over the counter stuff with limited results. I got a stript from my Doctor for the motion sickness patch and never got sick again. Now I am able to go out with nothing for some reason.Get the patch!

italianfisherman · #8 01-22-2014, 11:10 AM

light dinner before trip, & the patch you'll be good to go. i also take a zantac the nite before to take away any stomach acid.

Foul Hook · #9 01-22-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PaBeerGuy

The last two times out I have not felt well, seasick pretty much from the start.

I used to take Bonine but stopped after feeling like it was the problem. What do you guys take to keep from being sick? Is it pre-trip diet changes or meds that are most effective?

Meclizine and a hand full of your favorite brew! If I ever fell sick I chug a beer, it foams up in my stomach and if you yak its all foam.

stay away from the coffee prior to the trip too

frugalfisherman · #10 01-22-2014, 11:35 AM

Go to Walmart. Equate motion sickness tablets. 100 for $4.27. Take 2 before you leave the house in the morning NOT THE NIGHT BEFORE. If it's rough take one more mid-day.