Quote Originally Posted by jkl81
Here's a question for swtcatastrophe...have you ever tried
using the dramamine as allergy medicine or a general purpose
antihistamine? Some here know I'm *quite* allergic to poison ivy and I
have occaisonally taken dramamaine immediately after I think I've been
exposed to PI or for allergies also...it seems to help. Is it just in my head?
Others comments are welcome too.
Dramamine is an antihistamine, so theoretically it probably could be used
as an allergy medicine in a tight spot.

"Dimenhydrinate is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and
dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is most effective when taken to
prevent motion sickness rather than waiting to treat symptoms that have
already started.
Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine. It is not known exactly how
dimenhydrinate stops motion sickness. It is thought to work by blocking
a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) and preventing its effects on
the inner ear. The inner ear helps maintain your sense of balance and
position."

(http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-8645...rinate+Oral.as px?
drugid=8645&drugname=Dimenhydrinate+Oral)

From what I understand, a lot of "First-generation antihistamines" (like
Benadryl, and Hydroxyzine, what I take) also work as anti-emetics.

"Antihistamines also work in the part of the brain that controls nausea
and vomiting. This is why they can help prevent motion sickness."

(http://familydoctor.org/online/famdo...otc-center/otc -
medicines/857.html)