Scopolamine and Dilated Pupils: What Users Say

• A C...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2016

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "I can finally enjoy roller coasters again! I just read and follow the directions. I've used it on my last 3 amusement park trips. No issues, no problems, no nausea and vomiting after the rides! It's an anticholinergic medication, so the side effects are expected, i.e. dry mouth, pupil dilation. They were mild. Drink fluids and wear sunglasses. Let's not be overdramatic."

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2019

For Nausea/Vomiting "If 0 was an option, I’d give it that score. I got this patch put behind my ear before surgery, and it helped my nausea and vomiting upon waking up from anesthesia. After I had taken it off 72 hours later, my pupils were extremely dilated, and I could not see at all since my vision was so blurry. The vertigo sensation is terrible, as it feels like I’m rocking back and forth on a boat. The nausea is terrible now too! I wasn’t told of any of these side effects and would have never had this put on if I knew! I told my doctor about it a day after removing the first patch (because I didn’t know my symptoms were from withdrawal), and he prescribed ANOTHER patch for me to take! Out of confusion on what was wrong with me and being so sick from my symptoms, I wore another patch for another 3 days! My lesson is being learned the hard way. Hoping I’ll get better and back to normal sooner than later. All of these terrible withdrawal symptoms are NOT worth wearing that patch! Never again!!"

• Ban...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2016

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "This medicine turned me into a complete idiot! Due to the dilated pupils, you could throw reading and depth perception out the window for the three days this drug was in my system. Stairs and elevator buttons were a real source of entertainment for the rest of our party 'helping me' lol. Due to a possible conflicting drug interaction (or lack thereof) with the way this medication affects the absorption of other medications through your digestive tract, my ADD medicine either didn't work at all, or a possible interaction of the two made my short-term memory nonexistent! I would literally ask a question and ask it again in less than 5 minutes. Really scary stuff, didn't even feel comfortable driving back home after getting off our cruise!"

• Anonymous
• April 17, 2012

Scopolamine for Nausea/Vomiting "I was prescribed this medication to treat nausea and vomiting. The 1st day, I put the patch on as directed. For an hour after, I felt light-headed, then side effects went away. 2nd day, I noticed dryness in my throat/eyes/nose, however, I was finally able to hold down liquids but not food. 3rd day, when removed (same time I put it on), I noticed a welt where the patch was. Stopped use. 4th day, woke up to find the whites of my eyes were red, pupils dilated, painful, and blurred vision. Contacted the doctor who confirmed it was a side effect and to stop use."

• sbe...
• February 19, 2020

For Motion Sickness "BEWARE DRUG INTERACTIONS. This is an over-the-counter medication, however, no warning from the pharmacist in regards to taking other medications. Took for a 7-day cruise. First couple of days were okay, the 3rd day started hallucinating, dry mouth, dilated pupils. Was also taking antihistamines for allergies, the side effects are far worse than actual motion sickness. By day 5, couldn't swallow, was dehydrated, went to the cruise doctor, and had to get epi-penned. ($3,900 visit.) This was an extreme reaction, but please beware and don't give to children. Took a couple of weeks to get over the symptoms, by far the worst drug I've ever taken."

• SSD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2019

For Nausea/Vomiting "If I could give this a zero, I would! The anesthesiologist put one behind my ear right before wheeling me off into surgery. I finally took it off 2 days later. I haven’t been able to see because my pupils are so dilated. I had trouble walking around without losing my balance. This patch also slows your digestive system, making it difficult to absorb pain meds. It certainly did for me! I have been in agony since my surgery, wondering why I got zero relief from my pain meds. Now I know why. I wouldn’t touch this or recommend anyone else to either."

• Dai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2018

For Motion Sickness "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 times 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."

• Joj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2021

For Motion Sickness "Do not use this! Our whole party of 7 had an adverse reaction. Dilated pupils, blurry vision. All-around sick feeling. This is 4 days after we removed it. I took this med before without problems, this time was much different. Never again."

• Oma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2014

For Nausea/Vomiting "I have had the scopolamine patch a few times now, but I was given them to control the nausea/vomiting after surgery. The first time I had it was in January 2014 when I had surgery. I took off the patch 3 days later, and I ended up in the hospital for uncontrollable vomiting about 24 hours after the patch came off. However, neither me nor the doctors connected it to the patch. In November 2014, I had to have emergency surgery. I was given the patch again, 3 days later, I took off the patch. 48 hours later, I was in the ER and admitted that night for uncontrollable nausea/vomiting. Saturday night, they put the patch back on. I took the patch off Wednesday, now I'm waiting to see what happens. Noticeable side effects: dilated pupils and blurry vision. Huge problem for me."

• Mz...
• February 7, 2016

Scopolamine for Nausea/Vomiting "My doctor 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 dilated, this lasted for 2 days. I'm on day 3, and my vision is back to normal, but upon doing too 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!!"

• lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2022

For Nausea/Vomiting "This patch worked great for nausea management after abdominal surgery. I remember after my first abdominal surgery I had really bad nausea, and this eliminated it this time around completely, despite having more extensive internal surgery. However, I did develop blurry vision and dilated pupils on the second day of wearing this. I was told this could happen if I touched the patch then touched my eyes, which I made sure not to do. I read that this was not normal if you had not touched your eyes, so I took it off immediately. After thoroughly cleaning my eyes just in case it had somehow come in contact and taking it off, my vision began to clear. It took maybe a full day until I could see clearly again, so be cautious of this when using this, and either contact your doctor or immediately take the patch off if you have these symptoms."

• mmw...
• June 23, 2021

For Nausea/Vomiting "Please do your homework on this before using. This patch was placed behind my left ear prior to my procedure to help with post-op nausea. The only side effect I was warned of was dilated pupils and double vision. After my outpatient procedure, I had no nausea. The following day, I experienced extreme blurred vision and dry mouth. After 45 hours with the patch on, I removed it. That was 5 days ago. I am still nauseous and fighting vertigo and imbalance. The day after I removed this patch, I experienced what felt like a bad acid trip... I was also insanely sick, experienced vertigo (which I have never had in my life), and was unable to eat for days. My insides hurt as if I had a virus (like someone is twisting your intestines). Day 5 of removing the patch and day 7 post-op, I am still experiencing nausea with no signs of it letting up. I am wondering if maybe the dosage in the patch was just too much for me. So please do your homework before using. I would have rather dealt with the post-op nausea than this."

• Anonymous
• July 18, 2021

For Nausea/Vomiting "I put this patch on before I went to bed last night. What a mistake! I woke up and felt drunk. I have blurry vision, nausea, dizziness, and dilated pupils. I wore it less than 8 hours. I am on vacation and was supposed to go snorkeling, but I am not sure I am going to be able to go. I wish I had put it on during the day so I would have known this was occurring without wearing it so long. I strongly believe this drug should never be used. Awful."