Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) is an over-the-counter antihistamine medication indicated for the prevention and treatment of symptoms associated with motion sickness, such as nausea and vomiting. This medication is administered orally as a tablet or chewable tablet and should be taken at least 30 minutes prior to activities that may cause motion sickness.
Drowsiness
Shortly after taking a dose of Dramamine, you can begin to feel abnormally sleepy or tired. Increased drowsiness and fatigue can decrease your reaction time or level of alertness. Due to such side effects, it is important that you do not drive or participate in potentially hazardous activities until you are certain of the effect Dramamine will have on you.
Dizziness
Dramamine can cause or exacerbate symptoms of dizziness in some patients as a side effect of this medication. Side effects of lightheadedness or dizziness can make it difficult for you to stand or walk normally. These side effects of Dramamine are typically temporary and resolve shortly after dosing. If you experience an episode of dizziness after taking Dramamine, sit down until the sensation passes to prevent further injury from falling.
Dry Mouth, Nose or Throat
After taking a dose of Dramamine, you can develop side effects of dryness within your mouth, nose or throat, explain health professionals at Drugs.com, an informational website that provides peer-reviewed data on currently marketed drug products. If this occurs, you may experience increased thirst, nasal irritation or sore throat as consequences of these side effects. Nasal irritation due to nasal dryness can cause your nose to itch, and you may begin to sneeze. A dry, sore throat can cause you to have difficulty eating or drinking or may result in a decreased appetite in certain patients. Side effects of oral or nasal dryness are typically temporary and resolve shortly after dosing.
Increased Nasal Mucus
Treatment with Dramamine can increase the amount of nasal mucus you experience as a side effect of this medication. As a result, you can experience a runny nose, sneezing or throat irritation. You may find that you need to blow your nose more frequently than usual or your throat may become sore. These side effects are temporary and will subside once treatment with Dramamine has ended.
Hyperactivity
Certain people treated with Dramamine--especially children--can experience abnormal hyperactivity after receiving a dose of this medication. You may observe that your child's energy level is increased or that he becomes restless or can't sit still after taking a dose of Dramamine. Hyperactivity is a temporary side effect of Dramamine and will subside gradually as the effects of this medication wear off.
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