I feel travel sickness when I travel. What medicine can I take to prevent it?
Asked by Male, 25 · 3 months ago
Travel sickness, or motion sickness, occurs when the brain receives conflicting signals from the eyes, inner ear, and body movement during travel. Many people experience nausea, dizziness, sweating, vomiting, headache, or uneasiness while travelling in cars, buses, boats, or flights. Symptoms may become stronger when reading, using a phone, or sitting in poorly ventilated areas. Doctors commonly use medicines such as dimenhydrinate, meclizine, or cinnarizine to help prevent travel sickness in suitable individuals. These medicines are often taken before travel because they work better in prevention than after severe nausea starts. Some people may feel sleepy, have a dry mouth, or mild dizziness after taking them, so caution is needed while driving or operating machinery. Sitting near a window, looking out at stable objects, avoiding heavy, oily meals before travel, and maintaining airflow may also naturally reduce symptoms. Frequent vomiting, severe vertigo, ear problems, or travel sickness that suddenly worsens should be evaluated properly to rule out other balance-related conditions.
