Do you experience nausea or vomiting when traveling? You may have motion sickness and could benefit from treatment.
You’ll receive advice, recommendations, and a treatment plan at no charge. A $50 processing fee applies only if you need a prescription.
Motion sickness is a common condition that occurs when your brain receives conflicting signals from your inner ears, eyes, and other sensory systems about your body's motion. This can lead to nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and other symptoms.
What are the symptoms of motion sickness?
Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, sweating, and pallor (pale skin).
How is motion sickness treated?
Treatment options include over-the-counter medications like dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) and meclizine (Antivert), as well as prescription medications like scopolamine patches. Certain behavioural techniques, such as focusing on a fixed point in the distance, can also help prevent motion sickness.
A chat consult with Well Revolution might be right for you if:
Treatments for motion sickness available through Chat-consult may include:
Scopolamine patches and other motion sickness treatments may not be available through Chat-consult.
Motion sickness is caused by conflicting signals from your inner ears, eyes, and other sensory systems about your body's motion.
Motion sickness medications, such as Dramamine and Antivert, work by blocking the signals from the inner ear that cause nausea and vomiting.
It's best to consult with your doctor before taking any medication if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Tips include sitting in the front seat of a car, facing forward on a boat or plane, focusing on a fixed point in the distance, avoiding reading or using electronic devices while traveling, and getting fresh air.
Side effects can include drowsiness, dry mouth, and blurred vision.
If your motion sickness is severe or doesn't improve with over-the-counter treatments, you should consult with a doctor.
One-off consults are provide at no charge for medical advice and treatment plans. A $50 processing fee applies only if you need a prescription.
See our pricing page for more information.
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