Scopolamine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Ash...
• March 6, 2018

For Motion Sickness "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 was 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 nauseous, 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 bedridden from headaches, nausea, paranoia, memory loss, and just an all-around mental confusion. I’m out of work and miserable."

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

For Motion Sickness "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!"

• kat...
• March 23, 2020

For Nausea/Vomiting "A week ago I had gallbladder surgery. My 1st surgery in 66 years. I didn't want to wake up sick, so my surgeon suggested scopolamine patch. I also took emend and zofran in the IV. I read horror stories before the surgery and after. Thank God I felt perfectly fine when I awoke and days later. I wore the patch for 68 hrs. On the 2nd day, Tues, I could hardly pee and it burned. This went away by Wed. afternoon. The morning the patch was removed, I had warm tingling under the skin of my right arm, blurred vision that came on Tues night, left by Thurs, back on Friday afternoon, by Friday night it was gone again. I had a 'less common' side effect from Mon night till last night which was the entire bottom of my left foot (same side as the patch) was numb, felt like neuropathy. This was gone late last night, Saturday. From Tues till Thurs I was a little lightheaded and wasn't walking too good, along with confusion,"

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2020

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) for Nausea/Vomiting "2 times I have used this patch and both times have been a nightmare..developed vertigo and had all of the side effects such as blurred vision, dry mouth and serious nauseousness and vomiting for 2 weeks. 2nd time developed Bell’s palsy and vomiting and nauseousness again..will never use again. I followed the usage instructions exactly ...still recovering.."

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

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) for Motion Sickness "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 away after about 24 hours."

• Mz...
• February 7, 2016

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) for Nausea/Vomiting "My Dr. Prescribed this Transderm patch prior to an outpatient procedure. I was very careful and followed the instructions making sure to wash my hands before and after placing the patch behind my ear. Only to wake up 10 hours later feeling so dizzy and nauseous. Worst of all was my vision. When I arrived at the hospital My vision was so blurry I couldn't even read the paperwork I was signing, couldn't see the time on my cell phone or read any messages. My pupils were very dialated, this lasted for 2 days. I'm on day 3 and my vision is back to normal, but upon doing to much I'm still dizzy and nauseous. I always read thoroughly before I take anything. So I know I did NOT get this in my eyes by not doing as directed. Scary stuff!!"

• Slh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2016

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) for Nausea/Vomiting "I had to have surgery and have a history of nausea and vomiting, so the doctors put one of these behind my ear. It worked great! No nausea at all. Since pain pills also make me sick, I got a prescription for three patches to bring home with me. No problems so far!"

• Kim...
• September 3, 2014

For Motion Sickness "I have used Kimite patches on 3 separate occasions. The first time I used multiple patches for 8 consecutive days with no side effects while 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 patch's maximum longevity), 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."

• NAa...
• October 21, 2019

For Motion Sickness "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."

• Say...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2023

For Motion Sickness "I used the scopolamine patch for 6 days while I was on a cruise for motion sickness. I started to experience side effects on the 4th day after I put on the 2nd patch as directed. My pupils dilated and I was dizzy. Not thinking much about the dizziness because I was on a boat, I got off the boat and of course took the patch off. The next day is when everything went downhill. My eyes were dilated, so I couldn’t see anything, and I was so dizzy I could barely stand. I went to urgent care where they gave me fluids, and an eye doctor checked my eyes for pressure. I was assured the side effects would be gone in 3 days. I ended up in the ER 4 days later with an accidental overdose and a heart rate that was through the roof. I am now 7 days after I removed the patch and am still struggling with a high heart rate, dizziness, and anxiety. It has been the worst experience I ever had with medicine. Just beware if you decide to use the scopolamine patch."

• too...
• September 16, 2019

For Nausea/Vomiting "After using the scopolamine patch as directed for post-operative nausea, I removed the patch after 72 hours. Within 24 hours of removal, I got severe shakes, intense nausea and vertigo, and severe dizziness to the point where I am unable to stand. I told my surgeon about these symptoms and was advised to go the an emergency room. The risks of this drug do NOT outweigh the benefits."

• Anonymous
• August 31, 2010

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) for Motion Sickness "I've had terrible motion sickness, and nothing has worked until I used this medication. It worked perfectly the first few times. I took it every time 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."

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

For Motion Sickness "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!"

• Nor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2013

For Motion Sickness "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, and Valloids, but none of them seemed to work. After research on the web, I persuaded my GP to prescribe scopolamine for our last trip to Africa, and it worked. This weekend, I used it to control the nausea of labyrinthitis. The only side effect seems to be a dry mouth."

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

For Motion Sickness "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."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2019

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) for Motion Sickness "This drug completely changed my experience of deep sea fishing trips and being on the boat in general. I applied the patch before bed so that it would be in full effect by the next morning. Only side effects upon waking were mild imbalance and incoordination, but this went away after eating a breakfast sandwich and coffee. I only began to feel a little sleepy/drowsy on the way home, which I believe is pretty normal for anyone exposed to that much motion at one time (the sunburn, heat, and humidity I’m sure exacerbated it). Through all of this, the patch stayed on great but I did not swim. I’m 5’1 123 lb 22 year old female and the dosing was fine for me. Do not cut the patch in half if you feel this to be necessary (which it may be if you are below 100 lbs like my friend who did experience side effects). Please just keep half of the backing on the patch to seal the other side, then use surgical tape from your first aide kit to make sure that it doesn't flop around."

• Lot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2019

For Motion Sickness "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"

• Pac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2019

For Motion Sickness "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."

• sar...
• April 24, 2011

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) for Nausea/Vomiting "This medicine helped slightly with nausea and vomiting when many others failed. It is worn on a patch behind the ear and changed every three days. After 2 weeks, I suddenly became allergic, probably from a build-up, and broke out in huge welts where the patch was placed. I was then switched to the pill form, Scopace, with negative side effects after a period of time."

• Sco...
• June 2, 2019

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) for Motion Sickness "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!"

• KLo...
• February 26, 2008

For Motion Sickness "I took this for motion sickness before flying. I was instructed by my doctor to put it on the night before. When I got up the next morning, I had blurred vision, I had difficulty walking because my balance was so affected. I was extremely drowsy, and I felt as if I had been drugged. I had a terrible experience with the patch."

• Anonymous
• May 21, 2017

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) for Motion Sickness "The first time I took it for a bus ride I took my students on, it worked phenomenally! The second time I used it, I placed it on my right side and my right pupil became incredibly dilated! Even though I was very disoriented for the day, I didn't experience any motion sickness!"

• Sur...
• November 25, 2015

Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) for Nausea/Vomiting "Awful. Wore the patch for less than 24 hrsafter general anesthesia. I woke up in the middle of the night with my neck and the left side of my face swollen. When I pulled the patch off I started throwing up. I now get motion sickness in the car. It's a week later and my neck is still swollen and I still have motion sickness ( which I never had before). Its very painful. I should have taken the patch off sooner. I am 5-2" and 130lbs. It might have been too strong."

• Fil...
• June 2, 2017

For Nausea/Vomiting "Had surgery and they had me put this on to minimize secretions and for nausea. It worked amazing while it was on as I was taking pain meds and went under general anesthesia. I was suffering from very bad vision though and it was quite alarming how I couldn't even read simple things. The day I took it off I threw up multiple times and had EXTREME nausea and dizziness. For two days straight I slept all day and night because it was too miserable to be awake. It took a good three or more days for me to not feel nauseous anymore. My mom also experienced a similar rebound effect. It works good for while you're on it but be careful because some people get these adverse effects like me!"

• Cru...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2019

For Motion Sickness "I have used these patches for several years for 1 - 2 cruises per year. I get sea sick just looking at a boat, but these patches allow me to have a comfortable trip. I have used these for 4 - 10 day trips with mild side effects of a very dry mouth, fatigue and poor up close vision - I'm willing to deal with these side effects in order to enjoy trips to Alaska, the Caribbean and New Zealand. Without this I could not go. The scopace pills make me so sleepy I cannot stay awake at all. Dramamine does nothing to alleviate my symptoms."