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What is Motion Sickness?
Individuals with motion sickness experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and/or nausea while traveling, either by vehicle or on theme park rides. This condition occurs when the brain cannot process the information received from the eyes, ears, and body. Anyone can be affected, but it is more common in children and pregnant women.
Typical Symptoms of Motion Sickness
- Nausea or vomiting when recalling previous episodes
- Dizziness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pain in the temples
- Headache
Diagnostic Questions for Motion Sickness
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you experience nausea or vomiting when recalling previous episodes?
- Do you feel dizzy?
- Have you been experiencing nausea or vomiting?
- Do you have pain in your temples?
- Do you have a headache?
Treatment of Motion Sickness
Some people find it helpful to choose seats where they experience less motion sickness and to avoid reading or using electronic devices while traveling. Eating light meals, avoiding strong smells, and staying away from smokers can help. A doctor may prescribe medications that can help.
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
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Dramamine Not Working? Why Your Inner Ear Is Misfiring & Medically Approved Next Steps
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There are several factors to consider if Dramamine is not helping, including taking it too late, using the wrong dose or formula, having a different cause like BPPV, vestibular neuritis, or vestibular migraine, or having a very sensitive vestibular system, and even with proper use it may only partly relieve symptoms. See below for how to tell what is really driving your symptoms. Next steps include correct timing and dosing, pairing non-drug strategies, considering alternatives like meclizine, scopolamine patches, or migraine therapy, and getting evaluated for inner ear disorders or urgent neurological red flags. Key details that can change which path you choose are explained below.
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Is Dramamine Safe After 65? Side Effects & Risks for Seniors
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Dramamine can be used after 65, but it is not risk-free; older adults are more prone to drowsiness, confusion, and falls, and it can worsen glaucoma or urinary retention and interact with sleep aids, pain medicines, and other drugs. There are several factors to consider, including your conditions, other medications, and safer non-drug options or the lowest short-term dose; see the complete guidance below to understand when it may be reasonable, when to avoid it, and when to speak with a clinician.
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