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From: piety@hplabs.UUCP (Bob Piety )
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Subject: Re: Long term effects of Dramamine(tm)?
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Date: Mon, 15-Jul-85 12:40:27 EDT
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> [The walls are moving!  I wish I had never gotten drunk on this boat!]
> 
>      Also, are there any types of foods that I can eat to prevent the motion
> sickness in the first place?  Are there any Dramamine(tm) clones that are
> better and/or less expensive?
> 

My sympathies.  I tried Dramamine for the first time last Friday and it took
3 days for its effects to wear off.  I'm not sure the sedative effects are
worth it, yet.  Anyhow, I've been told that Bonine(tm) is a better
alternative since one tablet lasts for 24 hours and it has less sedative
effect.  Next time I will try it.

I find that a full stomach helps prevent motion sickness although others
have the opposite experience.  I guess you'll have to experiment.

A couple of tips:  DO NOT READ while in motion.  Also, try to focus on
distant scenes, so sit by a window.  Fresh air helps.  On a boat, try to fix
your gaze on the horizon or on land.

Good luck.

From the queasy stomach of

Bob