Does Gravol help with motion sickness on rides?

[TheMightyOb]

Ok, so I can go on roller coasters, and have been recently. The more twsty it is though, the more sick I feel. Any spinning for me and its usually game over. So I was wondering if gravol would stop that (or at least reduce it)?

Has anyone tried with any success?

 

[TheMightyOb]

Holy moly, on a side note there are 68 days left till my trip!

 

[Charleyann]

Gravol isn't available in the US.....Most people on here probably won't know what your talking about. I learnt that lesson last year when my son suffered a partial bowel obstruction and needed gravol to stop the vomiting. Pharmacist didn't even know what I was talking about! When I explained she pointed me to similiar products....

To answer your question if it works on rides, I believe it should. People use it for nausea on cuise ships for motion sickness....

Gravol, never leave Canada without it!

Charleyann

 

[Cdn Gal]

Yep- no gravel- but what they give you is a better alternative. I can't remember it's name but is is sold in the resort's gift shops. It is orange and chewable. Great stuff. I would take one each morning before I hit the parks and I was OK. Have a great time!

 

[wdwtheplacetobe]

As a US Pharmacist, I suspected and confirmed that Gravol is the same as our Dramamine. I have heard of people using it before rides to prevent motion sickness.

Good Luck!!!

 

[Cdn Gal]

Dramamine! That's it! Those little orange chewable pills are fantastic!

 

[ajh88]

Dramamine/Gravol would work for sure. I personally use Bonine - same concept, different ingredient (meclizine) and I've had good luck with it also.

 

[Alesia]

Another thing to try is ginger. I prefer candied ginger, but you can also get ginger pills. I think it works just as well as Dramamine, but without the drowsiness.

 

[TheMightyOb]

As a US Pharmacist, I suspected and confirmed that Gravol is the same as our Dramamine. I have heard of people using it before rides to prevent motion sickness.

Good Luck!!!

Does it make you drowsy too?

 

[summerlvr]

Regular Dramamine does make you drowsy, but there is a less drowsy formula you can get. Bonine is another option that isn't supposed to make you drowsy.

 

[wdwtheplacetobe]

Does it make you drowsy too?

Bonine is also known as Less Drowsy Dramamine. And it is usually what I would recommend. The ingredient is Meclizine. It may still cause drowsiness in some people, so it would be a good idea to "test it out" before the trip. Some drowsiness from antihistamines like this can be counteracted by drinking a Coke.

Always read the label for Warnings and Contraindications. If you Pass, go for it!

Ginger is another good option.

It all depends on what will work for you, SAFELY.