Preventing and treating nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Drimen is an antihistamine and anticholinergic. It works in the brain to decrease nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.
Important safety information:
Drimen may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Drimen. Using Drimen alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness while taking Drimen. Drimen will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
Drimen may cause dizziness. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase this effect. To prevent it, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness.
Do not exceed the recommended dose or use Drimen more frequently or for longer than prescribed without first checking with your doctor.
Do not become overheated in hot weather or during exercise or other activities since heatstroke may occur.
Drimen may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Drimen. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
Do not use Drimen with any medicine that contains diphenhydramine. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, including one used on the skin, read the ingredients to see if it also contains diphenhydramine or another similar medicine (eg, antihistamine). If it does, or if you are uncertain if it does, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Use Drimen with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dizziness, sedation, and lightheadedness upon standing.
Some of these products contain benzyl alcohol, a preservative. Do not use products containing benzyl alcohol in INFANTS because serious and sometimes fatal nervous system problems and other side effects may occur. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if this product contains benzyl alcohol.
Use Drimen with caution in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially excitability.
Use of Drimen is not recommended in CHILDREN younger than 2 years of age without first talking with the child's doctor. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Drimen during pregnancy. Drimen is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Drimen.
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Drimen side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, throat, and nose; thickening of mucus in nose or throat.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; convulsions; decreased alertness; difficulty urinating; excessive excitability; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; mental or mood changes; pounding in the chest; seizures; tremor; unusual bruising or bleeding; wheezing; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Can Drimen be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Drimen?
Some medical conditions may interact with Drimen. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung disease, shortness of breath, or sleep apnea
if you have a blockage of the stomach, intestine, or urinary tract; difficulty urinating; diabetes; ulcers; enlargement of the prostate; glaucoma; heart disease; irregular heartbeat; high blood pressure; porphyria; or thyroid disease
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Drimen. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Sodium oxybate (GHB) because an increase in sleep duration and a decrease in the ability to breathe are likely to occur
MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine) because serious side effects, such as high blood pressure or seizure, may occur
Antibiotics that may cause hearing problems (eg, gentamicin, vancomycin) because Drimen may mask symptoms of hearing problems
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Drimen may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Drimen?
Use Drimen as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Drimen is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Drimen at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
If Drimen contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
Take the first dose at least 30 minutes before activity or travel.
If you miss a dose of Drimen and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Drimen.
Can Drimen be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Drimen be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Drimen, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Drimen. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
One patient reported useful
How active was the Drimen in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms? Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Useful percentage of users claimed the Drimen were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
Patients
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Useful
1
100.0%
Patient reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yet
One patient reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Drimen is Worth It? Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Drimen medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
Patients
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Not expensive
1
100.0%
One patient reported frequency of use
How often should I take Drimen? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Drimen should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
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Once in a day
1
100.0%
Four patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Drimen May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
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11-50mg
4
100.0%
Patient reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yet
One patient reported administration
When is the best condition to take Drimen: Before or after food? Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Drimen is best taken at After food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
Patients
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After food
1
100.0%
Four patients reported age
Patients
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6-15
3
75.0%
16-29
1
25.0%
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