Non Drowsy Dramamine Naturals - has anyone tried this while at the parks?

[Duet]

The last few times we have visited the parks I have taken Dramamine Less Drowsy and while it helps with motion sickness it does make me very tired. I see Dramamine now has a Non Drowsy Natural option...has anyone tried this? If so, how does it compare to the less drowsy option in controlling motion sickness?

I can get by without it for most parks except Hollywood Studios, but would definitely take it every day if it is effective without the drowsiness.

Thank you!

 

[Eeyore's Girl]

I have not tried this product, but it was the drowsiness of the original formula that prompted me to try a different approach. I use ginger capsules while in the park these days. It seems to help quite well. This time I may also add some of the ginger chews to the mix as well. Good luck!!

 

[Flynnismine]

I actually just saw this product for the first yesterday at Target while picking up some Bonine. Hopefully someone chimes in saying whether it works or not. I get horribly motion sickness from the littlest things but also can't take Dramamine due to sleepiness. While at Disney, I take 2 Bonine after breakfast each morning and I'm good all day to ride teacups, space, RNR, all without motion sickness and not a bit of drowsiness until my head hits the pillow at night. I didn't look at the ingredient list but very curious to see if this natural product works as well as regular dramamine.

 

[kgsmith]

I used to take Bonine (meclizine) because it worked well and didn't make me sleepy. Before we went on our first cruise a few years ago, I found that I could buy generic meclizine from the pharmacy. So much cheaper than Bonine! I think I paid $6.00 for a bottle of 50.

 

[Flynnismine]

I used to take Bonine (meclizine) because it worked well and didn't make me sleepy. Before we went on our first cruise a few years ago, I found that I could buy generic meclizine from the pharmacy. So much cheaper than Bonine! I think I paid $6.00 for a bottle of 50.

holy moley, that's crazy cheap. Thanks for the info on this, love saving money Would I need a script since it comes from the pharm or can I just ask for it?

 

[elgerber]

I just looked it up, it's 1000 mg of ginger.
Wonder if I can take it with meclizine?

 

[phillymummer]

I'm also going to suggest Bonine, but I take it a little differently (I don't follow the directions on the box). I start taking it the DAY BEFORE I go on rides. I take one in the morning and one a night. I keep them taking that way until I'm done the rides. I have also eaten ginger candy. They are more for immediate relief, not long-term.

 

[spiderann]

i just found this product last month and bought it for DH right before our trip the other week. DH used it a couple mornings and as far as we know it worked! he takes a daily medication too and as far as we know there was no interaction. no drowsiness either.

 

[Nohal]

I usually use the less drowsy which works ok for me. Would rather use a non drowsy natural dramamine so I'm also curious what others have to say about it.

 

[B-Ride]

I have tried chewing ginger gum the last few trips and it has definitely helped. Even gets me through TOT and Expedition Everest but once only for both.

 

[PetePanMan]

Interesting info on ginger. I will need try to a double rye and ginger next trip before EE