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Will dramamine work?

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I'm taking a flight and I am deathly afraid of flying...will this work or should I ask my doctor for something else?

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Dramamine works well for some people, plus it's inexpensive and easy to find in most grocery stores. If you have tried it before and gotten relief from nausea, I would suggest you take it again. Make sure you take it at least a half hour before you board the plane.

Promethazine is a common prescription anti-nausea drug that you can also take in pill form. I have used both and this drug seems to work better for me.

Both medications will make you sleepy, which may be a plus for you if you have a lot of anxiety. I think it would be a good idea to talk to your doctor about it. Source(s): I am a nurse.
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thats for motion sickness not being scared trying listening to music that helps me = )
Dramamine will keep you from puking, not from being scared. You might try meditating instead of medicating. But if you want a quick fix, then you might try a small dose of Valium. (But please DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL on the flight if you take anti-anxiety meds, such as Valium!)
Dramamine usually makes me a bit sleepy. You could ask your doc for a low-dose anxiety medicine for traveling (something Like Ativan). It can relax you and make you a bit tired, but you won;t be zonked out or anything.