Scopolamine and Dry Mouth: What Users Say

• Mot...
• November 15, 2013

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "This medicine is a Godsend. I suffer from severe motion sickness (cars, planes, boats, trains, etc.). Bonine/Dramamine don't work for me at all. I tried the Scop patch, and I couldn't believe it, no motion sickness! I was able to make it being a passenger in the car going down the entire Pacific Coast Highway without even feeling slight nausea. If you know what that road is like, you know how crazy that road is for someone with motion sickness. Side effects were light: slight dry mouth, slight dilated pupils, not much drowsiness. Only negative is the withdrawal I had after using three patches one after the other, but that was easily controlled with Dramamine."

• 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."

• Sur...
• June 12, 2020

For Nausea/Vomiting "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."

• Kat...
• April 15, 2017

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "My boyfriend has used this patch many times with success, but had slight side effects-mostly blurred vision. I tried it a couple of years ago for our cruise, and I had almost every side effect there is to have! I started off almost immediately having blurred vision, and my eyes became majorly sensitive to the sunlight. Then I started having a very dry throat (hard time swallowing food), dizziness, and my stomach would gurgle (it was weird). I took the patch off when one of the passengers said she got really sick from it. After I took it off, I was okay for about 24 hours, and then the real scare happened! I almost completely lost my vision, I could barely see straight and was very dizzy for weeks! This should NOT be on the market!"

• Jes...
• November 12, 2008

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "These patches are a miracle. I get motion sickness just thinking about getting on a boat or riding a roller coaster, let alone going round and round. I used these patches on my first 10-day cruise and didn't get any motion sickness. Even when the boat was rocking so hard that they put up caution tape on all the doors and barf bags on every garbage can; there I was chipper and feeling 100%. The only downfall is the dry mouth, but it is worth not getting sick. I recommend it to anyone."

• spi...
• September 26, 2016

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "While this medication did take away my travel sickness, I had blurred vision all week and now severe blurred vision 3 days after removing the patch, and I did wash my hands after applying each patch. I was extremely thirsty the entire week, extreme dry mouth. Approximately 24 hours after removing the patch, I felt so dizzy and severely nauseous for 2 days. I was vomiting the first of those 2 days. I should have heeded everyone's warnings about this toxic medication! I will never go near it again!"

• Mer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2019

For Motion Sickness "Horrible! Do not use!! I used this to help me with motion sickness for cruises. It did help with the motion sickness, but I had such a dry mouth I couldn't enjoy the food, and it affected my vision, so I couldn't see to read anything. I ended up going without my glasses and contacts, which meant I could see up close but not far away. After taking the patch off, I had severe nausea and dizziness, all I could do for 2 days was sleep. I lost 10 lbs in 3 days and still feel nauseous. This patch needs to come with more information on the withdrawal symptoms. I will never cruise again and will definitely not use this patch ever!!!"

• Fri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2019

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "I just used it for the first time. BE CAREFUL! I was on a cruise. I didn't get sick but had extreme blurred vision, dry mouth, and felt like I didn't have 'higher brain function.' I 'couldn't think.' I was like a zombie. I felt like I couldn't plan simple chains of thoughts, low motivation, and just did not feel like myself. Upon taking it off, I got nausea, my mind felt numb, fatigue, and I'm on day four of not feeling normal. It's sort of scary. I'm glad I didn't have to immediately go back to work because I seriously could not think straight. I think the cons outweigh the pros, and maybe next time I'll try a different product."

• Itz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2020

For Motion Sickness "I used this drug for the first time almost a year ago while traveling from the US to Spain and back again. It was wonderful, and I had no vertigo or motion sickness. No side effects. I used it again (2 patches) within the last week and have had severe blurry vision for things close up, to where I can’t see what’s on my phone screen or read off of paper. I have also had really bad dry mouth. While it works well for me for the intended use, the blurred vision is very bad, and I will not use the patch again."

• Tre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2017

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "Worked great for motion sickness on our cruise, but day 1 of using it I felt very confused and drugged. Experienced extreme dry mouth, and now, 5 days after discontinuing the patch, I still feel some measure of dry mouth, although not as extreme as when using the patch. I still feel some measure of disorientation as well, but that seems to be getting better each day. My stomach seems to be not quite normal as well. Probably will explore other methods of motion sickness prevention in the future. Side effects were just too strong for me."

• Ton...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 23, 2013

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "I was on small military ships for 5 years. Used Transderm Scop a lot. By far, it's the most effective seasickness medicine that I encountered; I tried a great deal of those other medicines. With all powerful meds, however, come serious side effects. The worst is that it made me feel generally weird and depressed - I cringe when I think of putting a patch on. It gave me dry mouth and a bad aftertaste. Lastly, it blurred my vision slightly. If you time it right (put it on 4 hours before the heavy seas), you'll be seasick-free. If you don't time it right (such as you exceed the 4-hour window because the heavy seas don't come right away), you'll still have positive results, though not as effective. With it, I could concentrate and work well in any sea state."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2013

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "Works great for motion sickness. Much more effective than Dramamine or even Bonine, which was my OTC medicine of choice until I found Transderm-Scop. I was in huge seas in the N. Pacific fishing and never felt a thing and felt 100% motion sickness proof. It does have some minor side effects for me like dry mouth and tiredness, but you'll need to take a nap after getting back to port. All in all, good though, much better than the horrible blood pressure meds that made me dizzy all the time."

• Wak...
• January 4, 2017

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "The first few times I used the patch, I thought it was a godsend. However, this last time I used it on a 6-hour flight, I began to have blurred vision, extreme dry mouth. The scariest side effect was hallucinations. I did not know who I was or where I was. Thank goodness I was not traveling alone. Dangerous. Will never use again!"

• Doo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 29, 2015

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "Used the patch for my first cruise as I normally suffer from motion sickness. I only got dry mouth and blurred vision, but most people think this is from the patch when in fact it's from your fingers after you have touched it or placed it. You must always wash your hands, as people do tend to scratch or touch their eyes and the medication is transferred. That was far more than a side effect via the application. I would never go on a cruise without it. Works a treat and can easily last for 4 days. I would highly recommend it."

• Mmc...
• June 24, 2016

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "I have severe motion sickness with nausea and vomiting... room spinning... vertigo. I put the patch on 4 hours before my flight and cruise, it works excellent for me without the drowsiness, blurred vision, and dry mouth. It works differently on different people, but you won't know until you try it."

• WRK...
• November 30, 2015

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "I have suffered from motion sickness my entire life on boats, in cars, and on amusement rides. I have used OTC medicines like Dramamine, but the side effect of sleepiness was so overpowering, I couldn't even enjoy the activity. I recently heard of this wonder drug called Transderm and, after reading reviews and speaking to a pharmacist, I decided to put it to the test at Tampa Bay Busch Gardens. WOW!!!!! I had the best time ever. I rode every ride, and only one of them made me feel a LITTLE dizzy and nauseous during and briefly after. I did feel a bit drowsy as well for about five minutes, but this was minor. The dry mouth was probably the biggest side effect I experienced. Overall, it was a success, and I would use it again."

• xmx...
• June 16, 2009

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "I have tried every other system on the market. I seriously mean EVERYTHING. This is the only thing that works. I scuba dive every weekend, April-December, in the North Atlantic. Without this, it would be a miserable experience. Only drawback is a dry mouth and occasional vision blurring."

• Nev...
• May 20, 2015

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "I applied Transderm-Scop in the middle of the night anticipating a fishing trip in the AM. When I awoke in the morn, I was all sorts of dizzy, staggering, dry mouth, and generally screwed up. Needless to say, I did not fish. Instead, I will use Bonine or Dramamine in the future."

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2020

For Motion Sickness "I have severe vertigo, and meclizine and physical therapy weren't doing the trick, so my doctor prescribed me the patches... (please, now I'm still being sent to different specialists to treat this). I only lasted 2 days with the patch. My mouth and throat were EXTREMELY dry. To the point where it would bother me when I breathed, and my teeth were starting to hurt from how dry my mouth was. I even bought dry mouth candies to suck on, and it didn't do the trick. I was so fed up I took off the patch. Will be calling my doctor soon to see if there is something else I can get because I just felt terrible. My body was also feeling weak. Maybe I'll try to tough it out another day, but first, I would like my saliva back. My vertigo wasn't as bad, but I would still get it."

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2020

For Motion Sickness "I have severe vertigo, and meclizine and physical therapy weren't doing the trick, so my doctor prescribed me the patches... (please, now I'm still being sent to different specialists to treat this). I only lasted 2 days with the patch. My mouth and throat were EXTREMELY dry. To the point where it would bother me when I breathed, and my teeth were starting to hurt from how dry my mouth was. I even bought dry mouth candies to suck on, and it didn't do the trick. I was so fed up I took off the patch. Will be calling my doctor soon to see if there is something else I can get because I just felt terrible. My body was also feeling weak. Maybe I'll try to tough it out another day, but first, I would like my saliva back. My vertigo wasn't as bad, but I would still get it."

• gig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2020

For Motion Sickness "Took these scopolamine patches on a cruise. After about 6 hours of applying the patch, I had a dry cough, dry mouth. After day 1, the cough worsened, also had body aches, confusion, and nothing tasted good. By day 2, all of the above symptoms worsened. Day 3 took it off and continued to feel badly until I arrived home 5 days later. I do not recommend this patch, particularly if you are older, they are quite scary."

• 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."

• wor...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 25, 2012

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "I have only used the patch for flying. I have severe chronic motion sickness. I start to get nausea while picking up my prescription for my flight. Usually, I combine a Valium or Xanax to ease the apprehension about possibly getting sick. If I don't take it early enough for my trip, it's likely that I'll vomit on the way to the airport, but after that I'm fine. Some of my problem is I self-induce my condition since I worry about it. I remove the patch as soon as I land, but I am wiped out for the rest of the day until I can sleep it off. Blurry vision lasts about a day and dry mouth about the same. Don't cut the patch in half for short trips... It will not work! I found out the hard way."

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

For Motion Sickness "Got this from the anesthesiologist before surgery to prevent nausea on waking. Kept it on for three days as I was traveling immediately after and am prone to motion sickness. WOW! This is how the other half lives! I could turn around from the passenger 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!"

• 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."