Motion Sickness: Practical Tips, Remedies and Medicines
Motion sickness happens when your inner ear, eyes and brain send mixed signals about movement. That conflict triggers nausea, sweating, dizziness and sometimes vomiting. Good news: you can reduce symptoms fast with simple moves, and a few reliable medicines make travel bearable.
What causes motion sickness and quick fixes
It usually starts in cars, boats, planes and even on VR headsets. If your eyes say you’re still while your inner ear feels motion, your brain gets confused. Try these fast, practical fixes:
- Pick the right seat. Front seat in cars, over the wing on planes, midship on boats. Less motion = fewer symptoms.
- Look at the horizon. A steady visual point helps your brain reconcile signals.
- Get fresh air. Open a window or use vents to cool your face. Cool air eases nausea for many people.
- Avoid heavy meals and alcohol before travel. Eat light, bland snacks if you need something.
- Try ginger. Ginger candy, ginger tea or capsules can cut nausea for many people without side effects.
- Use acupressure wristbands. They press a point on your inner wrist that can reduce nausea for some travelers.
Medicines and buying tips in Mexico
If quick fixes aren’t enough, medicines work well. Common options you can find in Mexican pharmacies include dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), meclizine (Antivert), scopolamine patches, and stronger prescription drugs if needed. Dimenhydrinate and meclizine are antihistamines that reduce the inner-ear response. Scopolamine is a patch you put behind the ear for long trips; it can be very effective but may cause dry mouth or drowsiness.
Simple rules when using drugs: start before travel, test once at home so you know side effects, and avoid driving if the medicine makes you drowsy. For pregnant people or those with medical conditions, ask a doctor first—some drugs aren’t safe in pregnancy or with certain heart conditions.
Buying in Mexico: pharmacies often stock these antiemetics over the counter. If you prefer online buying, use reputable Mexican pharmacy sites and check patient reviews. Our site compares medication prices and can help you find lower-cost options, but always confirm authenticity and expiry dates. If you need a prescription drug, get a local consult or use a telemedicine service that’s accepted by the pharmacy.
When to see a doctor: if nausea is severe, you can’t keep fluids down, you have repeated vomiting, signs of dehydration, or symptoms start suddenly with a severe headache or high fever, seek medical care. Also see a professional if motion sickness is new and unexplained—rarely it can signal another balance disorder.
Motion sickness is annoying but manageable. Try non-drug measures first, use medicines carefully, and buy from trusted sources in Mexico when needed. Safe travels.
