Scopolamine for Nausea/Vomiting User Reviews

• Sur...
• June 12, 2020

"I was on scopolamine while in the hospital for gastritis from post-gallbladder surgery and blood clot from pregnancy. At first, I noticed my throat swelling and extreme dry mouth. I told the doctor, and he didn't seem worried. Then, I noticed that I was getting very agitated and nervous. When I left the hospital, I was shaking like crazy. My heart would race all the time. I went to the ER, and they gave me drugs for anxiety and sent me home, but all they did was make me sleep. I would wake up the next morning with tremors. I finally had a major panic attack and started thinking people were out to get me. I was diagnosed with all the symptoms of extreme hyperthyroidism, but my thyroid was fine. I got to an internal medicine doctor, and he took me off the patch. My inflammation went down, but I came off the drug hard. My eyes dilated, and I had blurry vision for several days. I then started crying and physically crashed. It is going to take time to recover mentally what this patch did to me."

• KDW...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2019

Scopolamine "I had surgery a month ago, and the anesthesiologist prescribed a Scopolamine transdermal patch due to my issues with motion sickness. I never had any issues with nausea and vomiting, not right after surgery or the next several days afterward either. I didn't have any side effects while wearing the patch or once I took it off either. It worked wonderfully! The nurse who gave me my discharge instructions said I can leave the patch on for 3 days and also told me to be extremely careful when removing it. She told me to try to be super careful when peeling the patch off and do NOT touch your eyes until you can wash your hands really well TWICE. And to also wrap the patch in a Kleenex or napkin, then shove it way down deep into the garbage can. She said if the medication gets into the eyes, it'll dilate them and cause blurriness for 2-3 days. I took her instructions to heart and followed them closely."

• Rot...
• November 23, 2017

"If 0 was an option, that’s what I’d rate scopolamine. It should not be legal to use!!!! I had surgery over a month ago and was given the patch so I wouldn’t vomit afterward. My pupils were huge and uneven for almost a week after the patch was removed. My 20/20 vision is so blurry I can’t safely see to drive....that is if I had the mental capacity to make quick decisions needed while driving. If it weren’t for autocorrect, my spelling is now so poor I couldn’t write this review. I’m so forgetful now I have to set timers and write lists with check-offs to keep myself on track. My former self was highly intelligent, now I’m just a moron and I get so frustrated when I can’t remember the word I’m trying to say that I have breakdowns."

• Gig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2020

"Do not take scopolamine! It feels like it is poisoning my body. I was given the transdermal patch during an ER visit for un-retractable Ménière’s disease, vertigo, and vomiting. I had never heard of the med before. The doctor said it was a safe option that worked fast. It stopped my vomiting instantly along with making me so drowsy I couldn’t stand and had to be wheeled to the car. I slept for 48 hours straight, while just having the energy to make it to the bathroom. I removed the patch after 48 hours and proceeded to get dry heaves, a horrible rash on my hands and feet (like I had been burned). Anxiety, hallucinations, insomnia, eye pain, dizziness, body aches, and muscle spasms. Still in bed suffering. I can’t imagine what would have happened if I left the patch on for the additional allotted day."

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

"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!!"

• May...
• January 14, 2019

Scopolamine "I had been suffering extreme nausea and vomiting from vertigo. A friend of mine highly recommended this patch. I got one over the counter at the pharmacy. Put it in before bed, and when I woke up, my vision was so blurred that I couldn’t even read the time on my phone or stove. I couldn’t text, see the TV guide, or anything. Luckily, I had Siri on my iPhone activated, and she assisted me in calling for help. I unfortunately didn’t gain my full vision back until 36 hours later. One of the worst experiences I have been through, and I am not one to ever interact with anything. Will never take this again."

• Anonymous
• April 17, 2012

Scopolamine "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."

• JLi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2020

"I was given the scopolamine patch prior to surgery to preemptively treat nausea and vomiting from the anesthesia and pain relievers. When I woke up from surgery, I experienced double vision in the middle and far distance range, and completely blurred vision in the near distance. I was unable to make out words up close, despite the fact that I've always had 20/20 vision or better. I was told that the effects would wear off in a few days, and my vision did improve somewhat, but never back to 100%. It has been about two months, and I now have to wear reading glasses, probably permanently. I would caution anyone against taking this drug. I certainly would have preferred a few days of nausea and vomiting over having to wear glasses for the rest of my life."

• Blo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2018

"Had this with knee replacement surgery. Had horrible psychosis. Was hallucinating and paranoid and not aware of surroundings. Horrible feelings that I had no control over. Beware of using this drug. No one warned me of this as a possible side effect. Will NEVER use again."

• Tro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2013

"I've tried everything under the sun for nausea. And after 6 years of pills and suppositories, I tried these, and it's been 3 weeks since I've thrown up. Before trying this, I was nauseous every day and had to go to the ER every other week for severe symptoms."

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

"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."

• kat...
• March 23, 2020

"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 a 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

Scopolamine "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."

• Ano...
• March 6, 2021

"I've had a horrible experience with this patch. I had a minor back surgery, and the patch was placed behind my left ear, but no instructions were given. The day after surgery, I tried to go for a walk, but when I stepped outside, everything became extremely bright and discolored, and I was disoriented. I noticed one dilated pupil. I took the patch off after having it on for 32 hours. The next day, I felt incredibly weak, tired, dizzy, lightheaded, with blurry vision, anxious, nervous, and had a headache. I ended up going to the ER when the symptoms continued. They seemed to be clueless about all these side effects from the patch. It's day three now, and I'm still having issues. I tried to take a quick walk, didn't even go a block, and I felt like my legs were going to give out, and like I was going to have a panic attack. The last thing I need after back surgery is being dizzy and off balance. This medicine is dangerous. I can't believe doctors aren't more up to speed about the debilitating side effects."

• too...
• September 16, 2019

"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 to an emergency room. The risks of this drug do NOT outweigh the benefits."

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

Scopolamine "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!"

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2015

Scopolamine "I had a tubal ligation and told the nurse beforehand that I was worried about the general anesthesia making me vomit, disturbing my incision. She gave me this patch behind my ear, and I didn't feel one bit of nausea after the surgery. I left it on for four days (even though it is rated for 3) just to make sure, and it worked flawlessly."

• sar...
• April 24, 2011

Scopolamine "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."

• PON...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2016

"This patch gave me very scary side effects like blurred vision, extreme dizziness, paranoia, and extreme numb tingling of my extremities. I wore it for less than 24 hours. Didn't even help with the post-op nausea."

• Anx...
• March 31, 2016

"I was prescribed the scopolamine patch when I realized that Dramamine pills didn't work. The patch did work well, I felt minorly disoriented the first few hours of having it on, and on my flight, I still felt a little nauseous, but not nearly as bad as it usually is with Dramamine. I surprisingly did not vomit the entire 6 hours of flying I experienced. During the flight and after, my vision was blurred for a while, but I would rather have blurry vision than nausea from an airplane. I would definitely recommend this product to people who are sensitive to motion and get sick easily."

• Fil...
• June 2, 2017

"Had surgery, and they had me put this on to minimize secretions and for nausea. It worked amazingly 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 well for while you're on it, but be careful because some people get these adverse effects like me!"

• mac...
• February 26, 2008

"My doctor used this right before surgery and 3 days after. I normally get so sick from general anesthesia, but with this patch on, I never once got that nausea feeling. It worked like a charm! I took it off today and got a slight headache, I'm guessing just slight withdrawal."

• Pen...
• July 2, 2011

Scopolamine "It didn't work so well for me. I had the patch worn behind the ear for 3 days. The patch stays in place even after showering, which surprised me. Just wish it worked better. The vomiting decreased, but left me with endless dry heaves and mad hiccups."

• Car...
• August 25, 2016

Scopolamine "I used this patch for my surgery, and I didn't get sick like I normally do after a surgery. I will use it again for sure if I have a procedure or surgery done again. It's so nice to NOT wake up vomiting!"

• Kin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2020

"This medication was prescribed to me for anti-nausea. It was the worst experience of my life. I had everything from dizziness to vision problems and cognitive issues. It didn’t even completely help with the motion sickness. Vision problems continued even after I stopped using this medication to the point where I had to get glasses, and to this day seems to be progressing. Do not recommend."