Scopolamine for Motion Sickness User Reviews (Page 3)

• BECAR...
• November 23, 2010

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) "I have used this medication for almost a year now. After about 6 months of use the medication began to not work as well as it once did. I want to caution anyone taking this medication to be very careful about changing the patches EXACTLY when you are supposed to. I was about 8 hours late changing my patch then put it on and got into my car to go to my destination. After driving about 25 minutes on an interstate I had to pull over and began violently throwing up. This vomiting lasted until I reached my destination which took about 2 hours due to the constant pulling over to vomit. Once I could remain still and not move the vomiting stopped but the nausea did not stop until 4 hours after taking the medication. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2013

"I have battled extreme motion sickness for 29 years. After many failed attempts with Dramamine, Bonine, wrist bands, ginger candies...you name it, I decided to go to my PCP and get the patch. MIRACLE patch! I was able to ride to the top of Mt. Mitchell in N. Carolina, ride the blue ridge parkway and spend hours out in the Gulf of Mexico! There are some negative side effects, but nothing that isn't tolerable. The first time I used the patch, I left it on for three days. I had slightly blurred near vision (anything within an arms length was readable, but blurry lasted about 1.5 days after the patch was removed) and dry mouth. Nothing I couldn't handle. I definitely recommend this medication if you suffer motion sickness."

• cactu...
• November 16, 2014

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) "Used the patch while on a trip overseas, where I would be on a boat, and also being driven around. I get sea sick and car sick. This worked well for the most part, but had blurry vision and light sensitivity. I did have the patch fall off a few times while showering, and replaced them right away. I used this for a 14 day trip. I stopped after the area became irritated, on day 10, and the area is still slightly swollen."

• Daisy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2018

"I would absolutely NOT recommend this patch to anyone. I was prescribed it for a long trip with many bus, train, and plane rides through Europe and Asia. The doctor and pharmacist did not tell me about the possible side effects. Although it completely stopped my motion sickness, it also affected my overall functions. It dilated my pupils to the point of having to wear sunglasses at all time for two weeks of the trip. I ended up having a panic attack thinking someone drugged me in Paris as well. I finally went to a doctor and he told me to immediately stop using the patch. My symptoms eventually went away, but I missed out on a significant part of my trip. NEVER again would I take this."

• JMcMu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2016

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) "So it worked... I normally suffer from motion sickness in cars, if I'm not driving. I decided to put the patch on before a 14 hour long international flight... I didn't suffer from any motion sickness but it made me illiterate! I could see fine except for letters and numbers (or basic shapes). So I get to the airport at my destination in Uganda and going through customs I needed to fill out a basic form about the reason for my visit etc... only I couldn't read it to save my life! I'd use it again in an emergency but be aware of the potential side effects."

• Camanda...
• March 17, 2015

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) "I took this for a 6 hour car ride followed up by two theme parks.I strongly suggest putting the patch on the night before you leave or at least four hours ahead of time.The side effects I experienced were extremely mild. The patch made me mildly euphoric, my eyes dilated & I got a mild head ache.I am 6ft tall & 150lbs, it only worked for two days for me instead of the three. The only negative side effects I had were short term memory loss,I kept asking the same questions over and over & dry mouth. I would not drive or use this if I was going alone somewhere. I recommend keeping it on for 1 or 2 days after you need it. Until your body regains it's equilibrium. I had no withdrawal symptoms."

• YallC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2018

"Got this from the anesthetician before surgery to prevent nausea on waking. Kept it on for three days as I was travelling immediately after and am prone to motion sickness. WOW! This is how the other half lives! I could turn around from the passengers seat and help my daughter. I could look at my phone on the long ride. I could ride in the backseat of a stuffy vehicle with family in bulky winter coats. all nausea free. I didn't experience the dry mouth, although the doctor said i might, he also advised DO NOT touch it, then touch your eyes. it will dilate your eyes for DAYS, so I was careful not to. This thing is amazing!"

• Nickn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2018

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) "I was recently prescribed this for “motion sickness”/ light headedness while out an about, I wore two of the patches with three days in between, and apparently the scopolamine didn’t disperse fully from my body quick enough and just kept building up and it ended up sending me into a panic attack due to all of the scopolamine which after that I looked up more about scopolamine and found that it is actually one of the worlds most dangerous drugs when used in high doses, so if I could rate this 0/10 I would, I wouldn’t recommend this to my worst enemy, after that they did however put me on diazepam (Valium) which helps amazingly."

• Anonymous
• April 10, 2017

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) "When I was in the military my boss told me about the patch for motion sickness and told me to put it on 24 hours prior to going fishing. I didn't listen to him and put it on when I left to go fishing. It was a 4 hour ride and before arriving at the charter boat I was sick as a dog. I have since found out that I drink plenty of water before putting on the patch and afterwords. Keep yourself hydrated. I will wake up feeling a little funny but I drink water as soon as I get up. This should help."

• Eano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2019

"Scopolamine is extremely effective during use, but after taking it off, I always experience a rebound where I feel nauseous and fatigued for about 24-48 hours. The dry mouth is super annoying too. But if it means I don’t get sick on airplanes or car rides, I think it’s worth it."

• Ashley
• March 6, 2018

"I have now had two experiences taking this patch. The first time was for a three day boat excursion. I get motion sickness really bad so I had a patch for the duration of our trip and were totally fine. I was so impressed with the patch and would have sworn by it. However! I just used it again for the second time this past weekend and I have been completely miserable ever since. I took it due to a trip to Disneyland and universal studios and I wanted to be able to ride the rides. Not only did it not work, but I felt nauseas, dizzy, lightheaded and had extremely bad blurred vision by the end of the trip. My mouth got so dry I could barely swallow. It’s as if any moisture throughout my mouth and esophagus has been sucked dry. I was scared to eat because it felt like I was going to choke. I’ve had the patch off for almost 48 hours and am still bed ridden from headaches, nausea, paranoia, memory loss and just an all around mental confusion. I’m out of work and miserable."

• Anonymous
• February 6, 2012

Scopace (scopolamine) "This medicine works very well when taking a boat out to go scuba diving. The tablet advantage allows a diver to see if the charter is going out before taking it. With the patch you have to put it on at noon for a 5:00pm charter."

• Swedg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2020

"My husband and I used these scopolamine patches for a 6 day cruise. They worked great for him (and he usually gets terrible motion sickness), but I experienced awful side effects. I was dizzy all the time (I almost fell down the stairs it was so bad), had cotton mouth really bad, and my pupils were extremely dilated. As a result, I was super light sensitive and couldn't read anything. I took the patch off after 24 hours, and it took another 12-16 hours for the blurred vision to subside. I still felt dizzy for another 24 hours or so. Fortunately, I didn't get seasick on the cruise, and neither did my husband, so I guess they work. I just don't think I'll try them again. The side effects were not worth it to me!"

• NO...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2015

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) "I was glad to read different experiences with this medication, observing side affects and negative reactions. I can't look at a boat, roller coaster, or backseat of a car without immediate nausea. I've used Transderm Scop patches on several occasions and they worked very well with no sign of motion sickness whatsoever. My side affects were mild compared to others--typical dry mouth, slight euphoria, mild giddiness, mild drowsiness. I was careful not to drink much alcohol and to leave the patch on for a day after the expired amount of time as not to shock my system. TS can be expensive. Has anyone used the generic brand(s)?"

• NAano
• October 21, 2019

"I used it as directed for my 14 hour flight. When it kicked in, I Felt drowsy, 3 hours before landing, I started vomiting, total 3 times until I landed. Tried it again on the return flight, extreme drowsiness which caused severe nausea for 12 hours."

• agmar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2017

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) "I have used the patches for years after my first cruise without one. It is the ONLY thing that keeps motion or sea sickness at bay for me. My only complaint is the dry mouth while using it. My dry mouth goes way after about 24 hours."

• Ellen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2018

"I had a patch prescribed before going on a several hours’ long boat trip. Within a minute after sticking the patch behind my ear, there was an immediate feeling of a ‘rush’ from the patch location - an odd and unfamiliar sensation. My body reacted by fainting. Someone removed the patch from me and I then took several hours to feel better from having fainted. Strong stuff!"

• Kimit...
• September 3, 2014

"I have used Kimite patches on 3 separate occasions. The first I used multiple patches for 8 consecutive days with no side effects whilst wearing the patch however, for the week following removal, I experienced dizziness and headaches. On the second and third occasions I only used one patch for a duration of 3 days each time (which is a patchs maximum longetivity) and I had no side effects. I still rate this medication highly as without my Kimite I wouldn't be able to travel long distances due to the severity of my motion sickness."

• Mel
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2019

"I was going on a trip to France and was proscribed the scopolamine patch for motion sickness. I have Meniere's disease that makes any travel difficult. When traveling I usually take large doses of meclizine, which controls the nausea but I end up either sleeping or barely functioning. The patch was a miracle! I was not only able to take several flights but also fully enjoy riding in a car in France, Italy and Switzerland through the Alps! The only thing I wish I had known about is the debilitating withdrawal that I discovered when I attempted to go back to work the day after removing the patch. I am on day 4 of only being able to stand for minutes at a time before feeling like I am going to either throw up or pass out. I am on meclizine and hoping it passes soon. I wouldn't change using the patch knowing what I do now but I would have managed my schedule to allow some recovery time. It was the trip of a lifetime."

• Lottie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2019

"Went on an ice breaker boat in the Arctic for 10 days was on occasion very rough but the patch worked so well. The only side effect was a dry mouth, other than that it was great. Would definitely use again"

• Anonymous
• August 31, 2010

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) "I've had terrible motion sickness, and nothing has worked until I used this medication. It worked PERFECT the first few times. I took it everytime I traveled in a plane. However, I've noticed the more I use the patch, the worse the side effects have become. After using the patch, I now experience extremely dry throat/eyes/nose, blurred vision, and even nausea. Although it has successfully kept me from becoming sick while traveling up until this point, I'm not sure if this effect will always hold true."

• Tassie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2022

"Took this on a 10 hours cruise as I suffer from pretty bad motion sickness. I experienced zero seasickness but the drug itself really messed me up. Extreme double vision, where I could not read letters, light refraction on certain light sources and just generally doughy feeling in my body and brain, dry mouth and nose. I felt like an invalid for the last 24 hours, and even today I still feel a little off (though my vision is slowly improving). The symptoms creed up on you too, didn’t realise I was messed up until I was off the ship. Shocked, this is sold over the counter, it’s very easy to overdose and the side effects are awful."

• Pace
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2019

"Used 2 patches for a 6 day cruise. Worked well for motion sickness. After being removed for 12 hours or so, I didn’t feel quite right. BP was up, sleepy, headache, etc. But nothing debilitating. I would use again."

• Norfolk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2013

"It had taken me over 50 years to find something that is effective for motion sickness so I'm an enormous fan of Scopolamine. I'd tried Stugeron, Dramamine, Avomine & Valloids but none of them seemed to work. After research on the web, I persuaded my GP to prescribe Scoploamine for our last trip to Africa & it worked. This weekend I used it to control the nausea of labrynthitis. The only side effect seems to be a dry mouth."

• Scoot...
• June 2, 2019

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) "I took a cruise on Doubtful Sound in New Zealand. The cruise down and back up the Sound was fine, and I probably didn't need any kind of motion sickness medication for that. But they went out into the Tasman Sea for about 1/2 hour. It was a beautiful, sunny autumn day, but it became clear within 3-4 minutes that the Transderm-Scop was not working at all in open ocean waters...which is where I really needed this to work. I used this med successfully many years ago, so it makes me think something has changed. Disappointing!"