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Going to Negril in december and im nervous now about the flying from the UK
Does anybody know any pills or medication (legal) that works that can sedate me for about 6 hrs so i can enjoy my flight.
Been to my GP and she cannot prescribe me with anything she says its not legal because of health and safety ,i have seen loads of pills on the net but dont know if any good . any ideas? did the rum but dehydrates me
Why don't you make yourself a nice, actually edible sub? That should do the trick.
Valium
You certainly can have a J---- cake for the flight home.
Best flight ever!
Valium
Transdermal Scopolamine patch. Works well for motion sickness and anxiety.
Ativan. Works like a charm.
Do you have night nurse where you live. It a natural sleep remedy that you get from pharmacies. Take it for a few days before you go and you will be relaxed and sleepy.
To those who keep recommending rx drugs, the op already said they can't get anything from a doctor. Unfortunately for the op, if you had simply given a different reason for wanting them, your doctor would likely have given you something...
Nyquil or take 2 Advil. I usually take Advil and I feel relaxed and sleep until the the cabin is prepared for landing.
Scopolamine is specifically prescribed for travel.
Very interesting, I didn't know that. I wonder what the dosage is, that stuff is sold as "the devils breath" in Colombia and used to drug people.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ras Walleye
It's an extremely small dose in a small patch. I've been using them for years. I used to get very motion sick even using Dramamine. With the patch I have no problem. My wife would have flight anxiety but no problems with the patch.
The more you know...
Whatever medicine you decide to take, drink a lot of water with it to avoid headaches. Bring something from home that comforts you . . ever see the people in the airport with their pillow? . . smarter than it looks . even the familiar smell has a powerful relaxing affect on you. Learn how to stretch (hopefully before your flight) . .stretch, walk or at least stand at every opportunity . . don't try to tough it out and stay in your seat . . I rarely drink on a flight and only eat relatively light food, vegetables or fruit, not meat or sauces. Learn to breath too . .doesn't have to be some full on meditation (though that works) . . just good old in through the nose and out through the mouth in sets of three or four every ten minutes or so more. Don't do deep breathing for more than 8-10 breathes, you may hyperventilate. Some melatonin and advil is a decent over the counter sleep combo and you can use the melatonin to manage your jet lag once you arrive. Benadryl works too but I can't recommend it . .it leaves me too dopey and dry mouthed. Trade neck rubs if you're traveling with some you're cool with. Bring your own version of a hot cloth for your face , , you can get hot water from the on-board loo. again sounds silly but can be very refreshing and take all the worry out of your face and brow. Of course movies are great distractions . .but I like just the noise canceling headphones for music and/or ambient music, forest sounds, rainstorms, beach sounds. These, even for 20 minutes at time can break up a long trip. If don't have or can't afford head phones or ear-buds etc, just use good old earplugs . .I swear at least half of the stress of flying is the constant onslaught on the ears , ,the noise exhausts you. Those silly looking eye shields work too. Carry a bandana with a little of your favorite cologne on it, Have a good sweater. Wear loose clothing. Loosen your shoes., loosen your belt, loosen your top shirt button, loosen your bra if you're wearing one. Wear boxers. Roll a blanket and place behind your back in the lumbar region. Get all the recline you possibly can. Either aisle or window or nothing else. Rock some cool shades. I'm not for those ramblin' sometimes intense conversations that can arise on flights - they just exhaust me in a weird way. Watch a movie - but not 5 movies, Write don't read. Writing is more absorbing than reading. Learn how to depressurize you ears. I sometimes carry fresh leafs of mint or fresh basil from my garden. It relaxes me.
Whe I lived in New Englnd I would stick small fresh frond of lilac in my shirt pocket. Brush your teeth. Stare out the window and daydream , ,cast your worries on the clouds. Smile at people for no reason.
Go to your local whole foods or any natural market and going to the supplements section and is a whole section of antistress antianxiety supplements. I would never take NyQuil or Tylenol PM -bad for your kidneys and will make you groggy for days
Whatever you decide to try - test it out at home at least once before you take it while flying. There is nothing worse than being trapped on an airplane when your body reacts differently than what you were expecting/hoping for.
Chewable ginger pills do the job for me. Over the counter availability and easy to pop in and chew up. Calms my stomach. Then a couple of ibuprofen to reduce the aches and I'm set. I like to stay well hydrated the few days before and do some yoga before leaving for the airport.
Melatonin...
Take 2MG of Xanax and a shooter of bourbon whiskey and call me in the morning.
I use one Benadryl 25mg. That usually knocks me out. :)
Melatonin drops
yep! happy as a lark . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by Flipadelphia26
and I don't think I took 2MG
also recommend sitting as close to the front of the plane as you can
Yeah, 2mg is not for the faint hearted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seveen
0.25mg was good enuff --- I was HAPPY lolQuote:
Originally Posted by TAH
didn't even care about the long immigration line
couldn't tell me from the Cheshire cat DWL
:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Seveen
I usually take .5mg when I need to take the edge off, which is not very often as I Eat Fresh (Subway).
I'm a big guy. 2 knocks me out cold.
Thanks Kolya you got some great suggestions ,ill take some of these onboard lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Kolya