Travel sickness (Meclizine, Antivert, Dramamine) is an antihistamine non-drowsey. It helps to prevent nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion sickness, and to treat or prevent vertigo (extreme dizziness or a sensation that you or your surroundings are tilting or spinning around).
 

If you are using meclizine to prevent motion sickness, take the dose at least 1 hour before travel. If meclizine upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Take your doses at regular intervals.


Side effects: fainting spells; fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):; blurred vision; constipation; difficulty passing urine; difficulty sleeping; drowsiness, dizziness; dry mouth; headache; stomach upset

Meclizine may make your mouth dry. Chewing sugarless gum, sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Visit your dentist regularly.

Meclizine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.