Scopolamine for Nausea/Vomiting User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2020

"I was given this patch after telling my doctor that many medications make me nauseous, and I was worried about waking up from the procedure feeling sick. They put the patch on me, and soon after, I was wheeled into surgery. As soon as I woke up, I vomited a few times. This possibly could have been prevented if given the patch earlier, not right before surgery. I was told I could keep the patch on for 3 days. I took it off after 72 hours of having it on, and within an hour, I was a complete mess. I could barely walk and felt extremely sick. It felt as though I overdosed. It was a very scary experience. I came to discover that this medicine has a syndrome connected to it. After being frightened for several hours, I did some research online. I started taking Zoloft to combat the effects of the last medicine. I felt better 24 hours later."

• tas...
• June 17, 2017

"I recently had a lumbar discectomy on my L4, L5, and L5-S1. I have had terrible nausea and motion sickness after anesthesia in the past to the point of losing consciousness on my way home. I made sure to ask for something to keep me from feeling so terrible, if they could. Aside from IV medications provided, they also put the scopolamine patch on me. It has done WONDERFUL things! I have had no nausea or motion sickness. I have been really sleepy, but other than that, I couldn't be happier! My doctor said I can take off the patch tomorrow, and I will be leaving it in place until then :)"

• Lyn...
• January 20, 2018

"I have a history of postoperative nausea, and right before having general anesthesia, the nurse put one of these patches behind my ear. She told me to leave it on for three days and that there are typically no side effects, just some slight dizziness. After surgery, I had no nausea. I removed the patch after the second day because I had read about possible withdrawal symptoms and didn't want to get them. Sure enough, after about 9 hours, I woke up in the middle of the night nauseous and dry heaving. Other side effects I had were extreme dry mouth, blurred vision, and hallucinations. Nausea lasted for several days, and I took Dramamine and Zofran to try and fight it. It wasn't worth the benefit, in my opinion."

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

"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."

• Nop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2022

"Never again!! They put the patch behind my left ear prior to hysterectomy, and 5 weeks later my left eye still has double vision and ptosis (droopy eyelid). Ophthalmologist says I got a massive dose of it into my eye through my bloodstream. He had never seen it last so long and impact such deep muscles. It paralyzes your eye muscles!!! When I left the hospital, my left eye was completely closed and stayed that way for over a week. Oh, and I vomited on the way out, too. So angry!"

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2018

"I had the patch applied to the back of my ear before my D&C. I was told it could be left on for 3 days. During those three days, I experienced neck pain and a very bad headache for the three days. So on the third day, I mentioned the bad headache to my daughter, and she asked if I was still wearing the patch. I said I was, and she mentioned that was probably the cause of my headache. I rarely get a headache. After researching a little, I found this was a side effect. My headache has lessened a lot, but not completely better. You really do have to do your own research on everything. Not happy at all that I was told to keep this on for 3 days. TOTALLY UNNECESSARY."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2017

"I had surgery yesterday. I always end up so sick and vomiting when I wake up. This time, the anesthesiologist gave me a scopolamine patch and Zofran before I woke up - and I felt perfectly fine! I only took off one point because it dried me out, and I have some trouble urinating (I still can, but it takes longer to come out). I see other people report withdrawal after stopping it. I hope that doesn't happen to me. I was only on it one day."

• Fli...
• October 23, 2016

"Went on a 5-day cruise. Usually get motion sickness very easily. So trying to avoid that, my doctor gave me the patch with the understanding that it would only last 3 days. Since it was a 5-day cruise, she gave me 2. They worked awesome! Stayed very thirsty the whole trip, but not one time was I sick. After we got off the boat and made it back home, I removed the patch. I have been so dizzy and nauseated that I can't work, can't drive my car, can't do anything without the room spinning. Not sure the aftereffects of the patch were worth it."

• Mik...
• May 4, 2017

"So I got breast augmentation 2 days ago. And they gave me the patch before the surgery. I woke up and went home. I was a tad nauseous, but it wasn't bad. Didn't last long. But the first thing I noticed was cotton mouth. Then I started to experience farsightedness. I couldn't see close up. I found myself focusing like an old woman who holds her reading material way out in front of her. At first, I blamed it on my pain meds. But even when those would wear off, I still had blurred vision. I really hope this doesn't last long. Not worth it for me. Won't be taking again."

• ple...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2023

"I'm giving this 10 stars, so hopefully, this review is at the top. This medicine is already pulled off the market via pill form due to the side effects, and I believe the patch should also be pulled or at least labeled black box for how dangerous this drug is. I almost died last night from the withdrawals. I had a 72-hour extended release, I had surgery that went fine. While on the medicine, I felt great, however, I experienced urinary retention. I had to go to the hospital to get a catheter. While at the hospital, the nurses informed me that this is common for this drug and not to worry, to take off the patch. So I did, and I went home. A few hours later, I started to have withdrawal symptoms for something that was only in my system for 24 hours. I have never experienced withdrawals ever. My blood pressure dropped, and my heart rate did too, all the way down to 40 bpm. I started shaking and fainted. Once I was awake, I was nauseous and about to puke, then the hallucinations started."

• Mot...
• May 15, 2016

"I often get sick when going offshore fishing. I always trooper through it, but wanted something that may allow me to really enjoy the trip. This wasn't it. I have never been so sick. Every time I ate or drank for 10 hours out there, I would throw it up within 20 minutes. Usually, when I use one of the pills, I get sick once or twice, and that's it. This didn't work at all for me."

• Mz...
• February 7, 2016

Scopolamine "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

"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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2020

"This was put on by my anesthesiologist during surgery to help with postoperative nausea/vomiting. When I finally woke up, almost a day after I was out of surgery, I was so sleepy and dizzy I couldn’t stand it. I had had the patch on less than 24 hours at this point. The nurse took the patch off, and within 2 hours or so, I was at least a little more coherent. It felt like I was rocking on a boat while sitting in my hospital bed. I won’t ever use this again for surgery. I’ll just use Zofran next time!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2017

Scopolamine "Patch used for second general anesthesia experience since I vomited after the first time. I know they also switched me from a gas/IV combo to pure IV sedation, so although I did not vomit this time (yay!), I don't know if I can attribute it to the patch or to the sedation change, but probably both. Please be aware these patches are NOT meant for long-term use - they will have withdrawal effects! If you rebound, you will have the very effects you were trying to prevent in the first place. For my purpose, after surgery, it's worked great. I wouldn't wear them for weeks at a time."

• For...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2022

"Scopolamine was given to me to combat nausea from anesthesia during a routine surgery. I had the patch on for less than 24 hours, and it permanently changed my vision. It's been over two months, and I still have trouble reading and seeing clearly, with sensitivity to light. This should not be on the market, please avoid this medication at all costs, as the benefits are not worth the permanent side effects. No doctors have been able to give me a straight answer, and I regret every single day that I ever consented to this patch."

• mmw...
• June 23, 2021

"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

"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."

• Bad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2022

"My doctor had me place this behind my ear the night before surgery. When I woke up the next morning before surgery, I was so dizzy I nearly fell over twice, and I had a terribly dry mouth and sore throat. I had bad anxiety all morning (not from the surgery, I’ve had surgery before and never felt like this), and I started to get shaky, agitated, and feel sick. I asked the anesthesiologist if I could take it off, and he said yes. Within 30 minutes, I felt much better, and the nurses even commented on how calm/better I seemed. He said I probably should avoid that class of medication in the future."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2020

"I've used scopolamine patches in the past for post-op nausea & vomiting. I had 21 kidney stones about a month ago and had surgery to remove them. This has helped tremendously when I can't keep oral meds down. It also helps lessen my nausea caused by gastroparesis. Only downside is dry mouth."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2017

Scopolamine "I was given a 72-hour patch following a minor foot surgery, and all I can say is never again! There isn't enough space for me to detail all of my side effects while using the patch, but I mainly wanted to share how I got off of it for those struggling post-surgery. I had my patch on for 85 hours, and by that time, the majority of the medicine had already left the patch, so it was a good time to taper off. I cut it in half and reapplied it for 24 hours, at which point I switched it out for the other half. I wore that for 24 hours as well, then removed it and immediately started on a dose of 12 mg OTC meclizine every 10 hours for 3 doses. I then cut the halves into quarters and finished with 6 mg meclizine every 10 hours for 3 doses as well."

• Dee...
• December 29, 2015

Scopolamine "Never take this drug! I was on a 7-day cruise and took the ear patch. At first, I had blurred vision, and after removing the patch off when the cruise was done, things went horrible. I had nausea, dizziness. Went to the doctor and was told I had vertigo and couldn't get back to work. I had to suffer because of the side effects of this patch. Not sure how the FDA approved this, this is a dangerous drug and should NEVER be prescribed."

• Deb...
• November 29, 2016

Scopolamine "Took a tour of Greece, Egypt, Israel, and Jordan. After taking the patch off, I had nausea, vomiting, and a headache. I have been back home for a week now and am still having headaches. It has to be from these patches because I never had headaches before. Will never use them again."

• And...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2016

Scopolamine "Long history of post-op nausea (PONV) here. Excellent care team applied the patch about an hour before surgery (along with IV Zofran) to stop the nausea. Really hoped it would help. The dizziness, blurred vision, and very dry mouth made me feel worse-dying of thirst. Drank too fast post-op and had some of the worst PONV ever. CRNA said to wear it for 3 days; I took it off after about 36 hours; my doctor switched me from oral promethazine (did not stay down) to meltable Zofran, which was much better. Hope it works better for others."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2021

"I was given the scopolamine patch for the first time before surgery as I always get horribly sick with anesthesia. I fared well after I came out of recovery and felt pretty good the first couple of days. The doctor advised leaving the patch on for 3 days. Holy cow, immediately after the patch came off, I felt like I just got off of a carnival ride. I am a week out from surgery, and I am dizzy, nauseous, agitated, weak, runny nose, body aches. I feel worse than I did when I had COVID. I wish the doctor would have warned me about side effects. I will not use this patch again."