Oct 18, 2006
Sensory conflict theory (the most widely accepted explanation for motion sickness) proposes that the condition is caused by conflict between the visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems, and involves
Motion sickness is a symptom complex that usually includes nausea, often accompanied by vague abdominal discomfort, vomiting, dizziness, pallor, diaphoresis, and related symptoms
Travel by Air, Land & Sea
In general, OTC nausea medicines are used for N/V due to situations like food poisoning or motion sickness
It is also approved for the prevention of motion sickness and nausea or vomiting after surgery
Dramamine is a brand name for dimenhydrinate
This medication takes about 30 minutes to start working
It works by blocking the effect of a naturally produced chemical in your body, called serotonin
Ginger: There is ample research that shows that ginger is an effective treatment for motion sickness
73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect
Headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or constipation may occur
There is considerable individual variability in motion sickness susceptibility, as some individuals may suffer
Side Effects
I ended up using the wrist bands, taking Dramamine before every shift, and chewing peppermint gum for every call
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
This medication takes about 30 minutes to start working
Common uses of ondansetron include the prevention of chemotherapy-induced and radiation-induced nausea and zofran
Both treatments were well-tolerated and adverse events were minimal and occurred similarly in the 2 The price for 30 tablets of Zofran (4 mg) averages around $570, which works out to approximately $19/day
Many drugs are commonly prescribed for off label use in veterinary medicine