When recommending dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) to treat motion sickness, patients should be instructed to:

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Patients should take dimenhydrinate 15 minutes before it is needed to prevent motion sickness. Taking it after nausea has already developed may not be as effective. It is not necessary to drink lots of water while taking dimenhydrinate and doubling the dose without consulting a healthcare provider can lead to adverse effects.

When Recommending Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) to Treat Motion Sickness, Patients Should