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What are some problems a diver may encounter while taking motion sickness medications?

Many divers opt to take medication to relieve the symptoms of motion sickness associated with boat travel.  Divers that take anti-histamines such as Dramamine may experience drowsiness, lack of judgment and an increased risk of nitrogen narcosis. Divers that opt for a patch containing scopolamine may cause dilated pupils, dry mouth, and if taken in high doses it has been known to cause disorientation; even with such side effects, the patch is preferred by more divers than Dramamine and other anti-histamines. 

Category:
  • Dive Medicine
  • Drugs and Prescribed Medications
Keywords: dive medicine, drugs and prescribed medications, drugs and prescription medications, sea sickness medications, motion sickness medications, anti-histamines, dramamine Author:
JGD
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