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Medications to help ease the symptoms of motion sickness are available without a prescription (over-the-counter or OTC). Normally these are taken 30 to 60 minutes before traveling to prevent motion sickness symptoms, as well as during extended trips.[read article]

Tests for Motion Sickness

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Medical Procedures for Motion Sickness

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Sedation is the act of calming by administration of a sedative. A sedative is a medication that commonly induces the nervous system to calm.The process of sedation ...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Motion Sickness

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SCOPOLAMINE (skoe POL a meen) is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, anesthesia and surgery. This medicine may be used for other purposes...  More
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PROMETHAZINE (proe METH a zeen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat allergic reactions and to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting from illness or motion sickn...  More
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (dye fen HYE dra meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction. It is also used to treat Parkinson's dise...  More
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MECLIZINE (MEK li zeen) is an antihistamine. It is used to prevent nausea, vomiting, or dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is also used to prevent and treat ve...  More
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DIMENHYDRINATE (dye men HYE dri nate) is an antihistamine. It is used to prevent and to treat the nausea, vomiting, or dizziness of motion sickness. This medicine m...  More
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Ginger( Zingiber officinale) belongs to the Zingiberaceae plant family, which also includes turmeric and.  More
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PROMETHAZINE (proe METH a zeen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat allergic reactions and to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting from illness or motion sickn...  More
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PROMETHAZINE (proe METH a zeen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat allergic reactions and to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting from illness or motion sickn...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Motion Sickness

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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (dye fen HYE dra meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction. It is also used to treat Parkinson's dise...  More
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MECLIZINE (MEK li zeen) is an antihistamine. It is used to prevent nausea, vomiting, or dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is also used to prevent and treat ve...  More
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DIMENHYDRINATE (dye men HYE dri nate) is an antihistamine. It is used to prevent and to treat the nausea, vomiting, or dizziness of motion sickness. This medicine m...  More
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Ginger( Zingiber officinale) belongs to the Zingiberaceae plant family, which also includes turmeric and.  More
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Self Care for Motion Sickness

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Intravenous(IV) rehydration is a treatment for fluid loss in which a sterile water solution containing small amounts of salt or sugar is injected into the patient&#...  More
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Most of us know music's effects in everyday life. But studies are demonstrating that music also can produce surprising results in medical settings.  More
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Focus on Objects Far Away
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Herbs and Supplements for Motion Sickness What's this?

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The rhizomes (underground stem) and stems of ginger have assumed significant roles in Chinese, Japanese and Indian medicine since the 1500s. The oleoresin of ginger...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.