The drug scopolamine is available by prescription and comes in either pill form or as a small patch worn behind the ear. Over-the-counter medicines include dimenhydrinate and meclizine. Keep in mind that these drugs will suppress the nausea and queasiness of motion sickness, but may also cause drowsiness. Read the label and be aware of any side effects that will affect your ability to drive safely.

Sometimes reducing the sense of nausea is enough to make you feel more comfortable. If you do not want to take or cannot take medication, try something with ginger. Ginger in small doses has been shown to reduce nausea and vomiting, especially in pregnant women. The evidence for ginger to treat motion sickness is less clear. Ginger comes in many forms, and can be found in tea, ginger ale, or bread. It also comes in pill form, so it can be taken like any other medication.

If you take blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin, or others), ginger may increase the risk of bleeding, so consult your doctor or find another remedy.

Acupuncture and acupressure are procedures that use needles or pressure points on your body. When stimulated, the body reacts. The value of these treatments is still being investigated in a variety of health issues. People with motion sickness symptoms like nausea or vomiting have mixed results. Consider this as an option if other treatments fail.