Thanks for the reply Deloris. I had the same reaction to Vicoden when I had to take it after mouth surgery- I don't know how anyone can get hooked on that stuff. I will do the 1/2 patch on our upcoming Alaska cruise. I am taking the above advice and put the paper tape on.

People- I have no idea why you all even BOTHER with the patch since it has so many side effects when ANTIVERT ( need a DOC perscrip) has NO side effects.

I was turned on to this drug 28 years ago by a friend who was a stewardess..it is for MOTION sickness- ie. antivertigo..hence the name Antivert.

So, do yourselves a favor and forget the patches,seabands and bonine and dramamine..THIS one works!!

Bonine worked for me. No side affect. On the Norwegian crise, we had a rouch sea day and Bonine was passed out for free at the Customer Service desk.

I have been reading this post as we have a cruise next month (our first). I do not think we will be doing the patch as is sounds like too many side effects. However, Bonine seems the best one for us. I was going to call our Dr. to get a prescription for Antivert. After doing some research, it looks as though the the prescription Antivert and non prescription Bonine are the same exact thing..Meclizine hydrocloride in 25mg doses, which can be doubled as per the label(bonine).

Can anyone tell me if there is any difference between the two, and if Antivert is better than bonine?


Thank You!

I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess that 50% of the first-time cruisers use something for seasickness. I would also guess that 98% of those on the second and up cruise use nothing for seasickness. Its something you fear will ruin your cruise if you don't do something about - but realize over time that its not really that likely. With the cruise ships today as big and technically advanced as they are with stabilizers, etc., they are steadier than a seat at the top of the empire state building for dinner (not really - they're a lot steadier than that). Do what you will with these opinions.

Peter

sandyfeet- The only difference between Bonine and Antivert is that the Bonine is formulated as a chewable tablet and Antivert is not. Check your insurance co-pay (both brand Antivert and generic meclizine) to determine the cheapest way for you to purchase this.

Thanks!

I also found Dramamine Less-Drowsy Formula, which is the exact same as Bonine in tablet form, so if you don't like chewables, this is another option.

Although we do travel frequently, we have never cruised. I know that most likely the seas will be fine as we are going end of March to beginning of April to the W. Caribbean. However, one thing that cannot be predicted is the weather and espically the seas, which can be rough even in sunny weather. I would much rather be prepared and have medication to prevent sea sickness, espically for my husband. He's a great guy, but I would rather be sick than hear his whining :)