Bonine Reports. Have you tried it since finding out here? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Crichton · 10-13-2002, 09:23 PM

I went out and bought Bonine after reading all the positive reviews about it here. I've even tried a "dry run" to make sure I don't get drowsy for our December trip.

What I'm wondering is - has anyone tried it since finding out about it here and had it make a huge difference? I don't tend to get sick on the rides, but we're going to go "aggressive" this trip and do ToT, RnR, etc so I want to make sure

Bev J · 10-13-2002, 10:00 PM

My son who turns green when flying, used bonnine last trip. It worked so good on the plane that he decided to try it in the parks. In the past he never rode any of the quezy rides. well he rode RnR, SplashM , BTMR and SpaceM (23times) he was so happy to know he could do it with our barfing. Did not make it on TOT does not like the sound of that one. He is 15 and had no problem with being sleepy either. We also included a 4 day wonder cruise on that trip and he had no problems with that either. We will never travel with out Bonnine again.

Tess · 10-14-2002, 10:58 AM

I recommended it to my mother. She loves to ride the rides at Cedar Point with her teenage and younger grandchildren. Unfortunately, she was getting motion sickness from about everything.

She took my suggestion and used it during her last couple of summer visits and swears by it! Now she enjoys the coasters and other rides just as much as the kids. No more walking and watching for Grandma!

MickeyMonstersMom · 10-14-2002, 02:09 PM

As I reported (somewhere on this board) a while ago, I used it at home to treat labyrinthitis. It worked wonderfully! I also noticed that the drowsiness stopped after I'd been using it for a few days. So for those who are concerned about the drowsiness, it may go away as your body adjusts to the medication.

Lori

wld · 10-14-2002, 07:17 PM

I used it for the first time in June. We were getting ready to leave and I realized i couldn't find my trans scop (prescription) I was in a panic as I was already dizzy and nauseated from my first massage where they did my neck. I was desperate so my DH went to Walmart and bought me some. I felt better when I saw it is antivert, a drug I was familiar with but never taken. It worked fairly well. Not as well as my prescription scopolomine (thats spelled wrong I think) but overall it was a good substitute.

tinlizzy · 10-14-2002, 07:49 PM

I agree w/ Mickeysmonstermom. I take the generic meclizine at home for vertigo and the sleepies always wear off after a couple days. Just start it a couple days prior to leaving. Also I noticed that my prescription dose is HALF the over the counter dose and works just fine.
Liz

Crichton · 11-21-2002, 12:50 PM

How much should I take per day?

Is one tablet enough or should I take it twice daily?

When should I start taking it? The day before the trip or when we arrive in Orlando?

Thanks again!!

figmentvi · 11-21-2002, 03:48 PM

I race sailboats and am prone to sea sickness sometimes. During multi-day regattas, I'll take one each day about an hour before the first race and I'm fine for the whole day.

Bonine or a generic meclizine are really wonderful. So much better than Dramamine, which used to make me very sleepy.

MollysNeeNee · 11-21-2002, 08:37 PM

I also have a severe problem with motion sickness....I can even get sick on an escalator!! I have been using Bonine for several years when I travel and find it far superior to Dramamine. Longer acting, chewable, I have never had a problem with drowsiness ( and I tend to be very sensitive to medications). Not dryinig like scopolamine Generally one tablet is good for whole day...but believe you can add a dose later if needed...check package insert closely. Take a minimun of 1/2 hour prior to needing.....good luck!

hightown · 11-22-2002, 09:19 AM

Used it 11/9-16! Worked great. I get motion sick on carousels, dumbo, will ride star tours but keep my eyes closed.

This trip took one pill (the meclizine-the generic) everynight. This trip I actually saw the star tours film. Did dumbo for the first time, tea cups (those still got me dizzy because we were really spinning but the problem cleared up quickly) did the carousel, all the mountains and for the first time, ROCK N ROLLER COASTER!
Yeah!

Will do it from now on. The meclizine was 7.00 for 100 tabs

DancingBear · 11-22-2002, 09:25 AM

Just a note that I think I noticed in Wal-Mart that Dramamine has a "non-drowsy" formula with meclizine instead of whatever the drug is in their regular pills.

tink2dw · 07-18-2003, 07:13 AM

But Dramamine is still a 4 hour pill that can't be taken after you start feeling sick. Where as Meclizine is a 24 hr pill and helps even after you start feeling sick it will still work to help you feel better.

As I have acute motion sickness I take 2 meclizine pills a day. I start the night, before the trip[i have never been drowsie] And then I have no trouble from the plane rideto WDW thru all the rides,then the plane going home!!

bigsis1970 · 07-18-2003, 10:02 AM

Had to purchase some of this for my son who got Car Sick on our trip from Ky to WDW - it worked great . He is 6.5 and weighs about 45 lbs so i just gave him half and bingo No Car sickness !!
Michelle

grinningghost · 07-18-2003, 12:23 PM

I've been taking Rx meclizine for years for my multiple sclerosis dizziness. It works pretty good.

DD used Bonine on our road trip to WDW a few years ago because she gets horribly car sick - it worked wonders. Not a queasy minute to report.:D

tink2dw · 07-20-2003, 04:55 AM

10-13-2002, 09:23 PM	#1
Crichton Disney Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 161	Bonine Reports. Have you tried it since finding out here? I went out and bought Bonine after reading all the positive reviews about it here. I've even tried a "dry run" to make sure I don't get drowsy for our December trip. What I'm wondering is - has anyone tried it since finding out about it here and had it make a huge difference? I don't tend to get sick on the rides, but we're going to go "aggressive" this trip and do ToT, RnR, etc so I want to make sure __________________ DisneyWorld Adventures! Family Reunion at Port Orleans Riverside! - October 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge, off to the Cirque! - July 16th - 18th, 2004 Pop Century, marking them off the list! - May 7th - 9th, 2004 Port Orleans Riverside, haven't been there yet! - January 1st - 3rd, 2004 Yacht Club here we come! - November 7th - 9th, 2003 Quick CBR trip for Mission Space AP Peek! - August 1st - 3rd, 2003 PO French Quarter - November 30th - December 7th, 2002 CBR March 7th - 14th, 2002 CBR August 8th - 14th, 2001

10-14-2002, 10:58 AM	#3
Tess DIS Vet - 1997 Still thinking happy little thoughts. . . The Tag Fairy sees and loves Tess too! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: A Buckeye in Wolverine Country Posts: 2,770	After learning of this here. . . I recommended it to my mother. She loves to ride the rides at Cedar Point with her teenage and younger grandchildren. Unfortunately, she was getting motion sickness from about everything. She took my suggestion and used it during her last couple of summer visits and swears by it! Now she enjoys the coasters and other rides just as much as the kids. No more walking and watching for Grandma! __________________ Tess Beers for the Ears Charter Member Polynesian Pout 2009!! Disheartened/dejected there is no longer a ticker here. . . . . .

11-21-2002, 12:50 PM	#7
Crichton Disney Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 161	How much should I take per day? Is one tablet enough or should I take it twice daily? When should I start taking it? The day before the trip or when we arrive in Orlando? Thanks again!! __________________ DisneyWorld Adventures! Family Reunion at Port Orleans Riverside! - October 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge, off to the Cirque! - July 16th - 18th, 2004 Pop Century, marking them off the list! - May 7th - 9th, 2004 Port Orleans Riverside, haven't been there yet! - January 1st - 3rd, 2004 Yacht Club here we come! - November 7th - 9th, 2003 Quick CBR trip for Mission Space AP Peek! - August 1st - 3rd, 2003 PO French Quarter - November 30th - December 7th, 2002 CBR March 7th - 14th, 2002 CBR August 8th - 14th, 2001

11-21-2002, 03:48 PM	#8
figmentvi DIS Veteran Lightning Rod Extraordinare Likes to slap herself! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS Posts: 2,772	I race sailboats and am prone to sea sickness sometimes. During multi-day regattas, I'll take one each day about an hour before the first race and I'm fine for the whole day. Bonine or a generic meclizine are really wonderful. So much better than Dramamine, which used to make me very sleepy. __________________ "Paging Mr. Morrow...Mr. Tom Morrow. Your party from Saturn has arrived. Please give them a ring."

11-22-2002, 09:19 AM	#10
hightown I feel need for speed--Rockin' Roller Coaster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 1,145	Used it 11/9-16! Worked great. I get motion sick on carousels, dumbo, will ride star tours but keep my eyes closed. This trip took one pill (the meclizine-the generic) everynight. This trip I actually saw the star tours film. Did dumbo for the first time, tea cups (those still got me dizzy because we were really spinning but the problem cleared up quickly) did the carousel, all the mountains and for the first time, ROCK N ROLLER COASTER! Yeah! Will do it from now on. The meclizine was 7.00 for 100 tabs __________________ 17 TRIPS SINCE 11/99. Have stayed at: POFQx3, POR, WLx2, BWI, YCx2, AKLx2, POLY, CBR, CSR, POPx2, SSR, Dolphinx2, HARD ROCKx2, Royal Pacific #18: 5/30 - 6/5/08 - Animal Kingdom Lodge DISNEY WONDER 5/12/05: WWTBAM MILLION POINT WINNER #97 CRUISE

10-13-2002, 10:00 PM	#2
Bev J DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Lincoln, NE USA Posts: 2,042	My son who turns green when flying, used bonnine last trip. It worked so good on the plane that he decided to try it in the parks. In the past he never rode any of the quezy rides. well he rode RnR, SplashM , BTMR and SpaceM (23times) he was so happy to know he could do it with our barfing. Did not make it on TOT does not like the sound of that one. He is 15 and had no problem with being sleepy either. We also included a 4 day wonder cruise on that trip and he had no problems with that either. We will never travel with out Bonnine again.

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10-14-2002, 02:09 PM	#4
MickeyMonstersMom DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Central New York State Posts: 1,477	As I reported (somewhere on this board) a while ago, I used it at home to treat labyrinthitis. It worked wonderfully! I also noticed that the drowsiness stopped after I'd been using it for a few days. So for those who are concerned about the drowsiness, it may go away as your body adjusts to the medication. Lori

10-14-2002, 07:17 PM	#5
wld Enjoyed an anniversary dinner at the castle Likes to travel light Was madly in love with Bobby Sherman Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,146	I used it for the first time in June. We were getting ready to leave and I realized i couldn't find my trans scop (prescription) I was in a panic as I was already dizzy and nauseated from my first massage where they did my neck. I was desperate so my DH went to Walmart and bought me some. I felt better when I saw it is antivert, a drug I was familiar with but never taken. It worked fairly well. Not as well as my prescription scopolomine (thats spelled wrong I think) but overall it was a good substitute.

10-14-2002, 07:49 PM	#6
tinlizzy Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 46	I agree w/ Mickeysmonstermom. I take the generic meclizine at home for vertigo and the sleepies always wear off after a couple days. Just start it a couple days prior to leaving. Also I noticed that my prescription dose is HALF the over the counter dose and works just fine. Liz

11-21-2002, 08:37 PM	#9
MollysNeeNee Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 29	I also have a severe problem with motion sickness....I can even get sick on an escalator!! I have been using Bonine for several years when I travel and find it far superior to Dramamine. Longer acting, chewable, I have never had a problem with drowsiness ( and I tend to be very sensitive to medications). Not dryinig like scopolamine Generally one tablet is good for whole day...but believe you can add a dose later if needed...check package insert closely. Take a minimun of 1/2 hour prior to needing.....good luck!

11-22-2002, 09:25 AM	#11
DancingBear DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 6,962	Dramamine Just a note that I think I noticed in Wal-Mart that Dramamine has a "non-drowsy" formula with meclizine instead of whatever the drug is in their regular pills.

07-18-2003, 07:13 AM	#12
tink2dw Pixie Dust or Bust!! ~~~*~~~ Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Earth Posts: 6,593	But Dramamine is still a 4 hour pill that can't be taken after you start feeling sick. Where as Meclizine is a 24 hr pill and helps even after you start feeling sick it will still work to help you feel better. As I have acute motion sickness I take 2 meclizine pills a day. I start the night, before the trip[i have never been drowsie] And then I have no trouble from the plane rideto WDW thru all the rides,then the plane going home!! __________________ Sea World-Jan 24, 2008 ~ DL & DCA-Jan 25-31 2008 Relaxed Ride, on Disneyland Express Bus to LAX DL & DCA-May 6-11, 2006 DL & DCA-Jan.1-7, 2003 WDW-Mar-18-Apr-7, 2001 DL April 1991, April 1992, May 1994 WDW-Jan 30-Feb 4,1989

07-18-2003, 10:02 AM	#13
bigsis1970 Enjoying being a newlywed!!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Standish, Maine Posts: 5,715	Had to purchase some of this for my son who got Car Sick on our trip from Ky to WDW - it worked great . He is 6.5 and weighs about 45 lbs so i just gave him half and bingo No Car sickness !! Michelle __________________ Our Family: Michelle/The Vet: Chris/The Newbie: DD Meg (15.5):DS Kyle (13) Planning to be in the MK on 10/10/10 at 10:10 am & pm to celebrate my 40th Bday! I post my pics to share if you like it you may "borrow" it

07-18-2003, 12:23 PM	#14
grinningghost Has a thing for the Swiss Family Treehouse Once a Yankee, always a Yankee I guess I can't wait to step on it whatever ling-er-ree was, it sounded like something fun! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In the past Posts: 33,406	I've been taking Rx meclizine for years for my multiple sclerosis dizziness. It works pretty good. DD used Bonine on our road trip to WDW a few years ago because she gets horribly car sick - it worked wonders. Not a queasy minute to report.:D __________________ Meriweather "Sprung" Me! Visit me at myspace.com/colorsflashing

07-20-2003, 04:55 AM	#15
tink2dw Pixie Dust or Bust!! ~~~*~~~ Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Earth Posts: 6,593	__________________ Sea World-Jan 24, 2008 ~ DL & DCA-Jan 25-31 2008 Relaxed Ride, on Disneyland Express Bus to LAX DL & DCA-May 6-11, 2006 DL & DCA-Jan.1-7, 2003 WDW-Mar-18-Apr-7, 2001 DL April 1991, April 1992, May 1994 WDW-Jan 30-Feb 4,1989

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