seasick meds?

dawson21 · #1 (**permalink**) May 20th, 2007, 09:54 AM

just wondering....someone listed them on their packing list. is that a neccesity? carnival's site says they are free for the asking. is that true or should i pack some?

colorcrazie · #2 (**permalink**) May 20th, 2007, 12:42 PM

I always take some. Carnival tends to only give out just enough for a day and I get seasick on the tenders and even on bus tours. I would rather have too much than too little. And, I can return the ones I buy when we get home, if we don't use them.
Marty

LisaK · #3 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 09:52 AM

i am guessing you are talking about either Dramimine or Bonnie. It is a good idea to bring them if you are prone to motion sickness when you fly, or ride.

REDWITCH 13 · #4 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 10:07 PM

We were on the Jubliee to Hawaii a few years ago and my Dad and his wife were very seasick. They did take the Dramimine, except it wouldn't stay down. I bought them the wrist bands from the ships store and they worked wonderful. They were able to leave thier cabin to eat dinner after a whole day just laying in bed. I just saw these wrist bands in Target for about $8.00. They are well worth it. All they do is put a small amount of pressure on the inner wrist. They look like a wrist sweat band. There is no medication in them at all.

CruzNut · #5 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 11:55 PM

You might also want to bring some ginger along. I've been fortunate in not getting seasick but have carried this on the last couple of cruises. Gave some to a tablemate of mine and it fixed her right up ... she was just at the beginnings of stomach upset.

dawson21 · #6 (**permalink**) May 23rd, 2007, 05:38 AM

i/we have never had a problem with motion sickness but guess better safe than sorry. thanks sooooo much everyone for your help!

adias.angel · #7 (**permalink**) May 23rd, 2007, 09:37 AM

Just an FYI. walmart has the generic bonine - $10 for 100 pills. This is what I am getting for my mom this cruise. Carla

colorcrazie · #8 (**permalink**) May 23rd, 2007, 12:42 PM

And, you need to take the med's before stomach upset hits. Usually, feeling dizzy/light headed will come first. Or, even take as preventative.
Marty

dawson21 · #9 (**permalink**) May 23rd, 2007, 01:26 PM

Thanks so much for the suggestion on where to buy them and when to take them!!!!! I can't believe how much I've learned from everyone...and am still learning. Wish I had found you all long ago, before booking....would have given me more time to learn/plan. Thanks one and all, can't tell you how appreciative I am for all your help!!