Can taking dramamine help on amusement park rides?

Question

Can taking dramamine help on amusement park rides?
I take my two boys to some amusement parks and they love to go on things that spin around. The oldes is tall enough to go himself, but I have to ride with the youngest, and sometimes, I feel sick for the rest of the day. Would taking something for motions sickness prevent this?

Answer

Yes, overthecounter OTC motion sickness drugs can help. Ive tried them myself for this problem. I prefer Bonine, myself. Heres a list from eNotes.combrbrOverthecounter drugsbrThe following OTC drugs contain ingredients that are considered by the United States Food and Drug Administration FDA to be safe and effective for the treatment of motion sicknessbrbrMarezine and others includes the active ingredient cyclizine and is not for use in children under six years of age. brBenadryl and others includes the active ingredient diphenhydramine and is not for use in children under age two without a doctors permission. brDramamine and others includes the active ingredient dimenhydrinate and is not for use in children under two years of age. brBonine and others includes the active ingredient meclizine and is not for use in children under age . brThe FDA recommends that people with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, glaucoma, or difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate do not use OTC drugs for motion sickness unless directed by their doctor. Children should not be given OTC motion sickness medication without first checking with a healthcare professional.brbrCheck the link for more info, plus a list of prescription drugs, if you feel the situation may warrant that, though I think the OTC drug may be sufficient for you. Good luck and have fun!!