How Long After Taking Dramamine Can You Drink Alcohol?
The DailyMed label for Dramamine says to avoid alcoholic drinks when using the product, and that alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness. It gives no waiting time in hours, so ask a pharmacist if you want to drink after a dose.
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Under “When using this product,” the DailyMed Drug Facts for Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) tablets say marked drowsiness may occur, avoid alcoholic drinks, alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness, and be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
Why no number of hours
The label states the warning for the period you are using the product but gives no waiting time after a dose. We found no official source that does, so we cannot give you a safe number of hours.
Who should ask first
The label tells people to ask a doctor before use if they have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, glaucoma, or trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, and to ask a doctor or pharmacist if taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
Travel tip
NIAAA lists Dramamine among motion sickness medicines that can cause drowsiness, dizziness and increased overdose risk with alcohol. Do not drive or drink while drowsy; ask a pharmacist for advice that fits your dose.
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People also ask
Can you drink alcohol with Dramamine?
The DailyMed label says to avoid alcoholic drinks when using the product.
Why does the label warn about alcohol?
Alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.
Is there an official wait time after Dramamine?
Not on the label we read. Ask a pharmacist.
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