Scopolamine and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Cam...
• March 17, 2015

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "I took this for a 6-hour car ride followed up by two theme parks. I strongly suggest putting the patch on the night before you leave or at least four hours ahead of time. The side effects I experienced were extremely mild. The patch made me mildly euphoric, my eyes dilated, and I got a mild headache. I am 6 ft tall and 150 lbs, it only worked for two days for me instead of the three. The only negative side effects I had were short-term memory loss, I kept asking the same questions over and over, and dry mouth. I would not drive or use this if I was going alone somewhere. I recommend keeping it on for 1 or 2 days after you need it until your body regains its equilibrium. I had no withdrawal symptoms."

• 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."

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

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."

• Tas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2022

For Motion Sickness "Took this on a 10-hour cruise as I suffer from pretty bad motion sickness. I experienced zero seasickness, but the drug itself really messed me up. Extreme double vision, where I could not read letters, light refraction on certain light sources, and just generally a doughy feeling in my body and brain, dry mouth, and nose. I felt like an invalid for the last 24 hours, and even today I still feel a little off (though my vision is slowly improving). The symptoms creep up on you too, didn’t realize I was messed up until I was off the ship. Shocked, this is sold over the counter, it’s very easy to overdose, and the side effects are awful."

• 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!"

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

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."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2013

For Motion Sickness "I have battled extreme motion sickness for 29 years. After many failed attempts with Dramamine, Bonine, wristbands, ginger candies...you name it, I decided to go to my PCP and get the patch. Miracle patch! I was able to ride to the top of Mt. Mitchell in N. Carolina, ride the Blue Ridge Parkway, and spend hours out in the Gulf of Mexico! There are some negative side effects, but nothing that isn't tolerable. The first time I used the patch, I left it on for three days. I had slightly blurred near vision (anything within an arm's length was readable, but blurry lasted about 1.5 days after the patch was removed) and dry mouth. Nothing I couldn't handle. I definitely recommend this medication if you suffer from motion sickness."

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

For Motion Sickness "Went on an icebreaker 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."

• NO...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2015

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "I was glad to read different experiences with this medication, observing side effects and negative reactions. I can't look at a boat, roller coaster, or backseat of a car without immediate nausea. I've used Transderm-Scop patches on several occasions, and they worked very well with no sign of motion sickness whatsoever. My side effects were mild compared to others--typical dry mouth, slight euphoria, mild giddiness, mild drowsiness. I was careful not to drink much alcohol and to leave the patch on for a day after the expired amount of time as not to shock my system. TS can be expensive. Has anyone used the generic brand(s)?"

• afs...
• February 8, 2016

For Motion Sickness "This worked wonders for offshore sailing in our sailboat. It significantly reduced motion sickness! The only side effect was dry mouth. But who shouldn't be drinking more water? Especially when you live outdoors on a sailboat!"

• Lyn...
• January 20, 2018

For Nausea/Vomiting "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."

• TJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2021

For Motion Sickness "Have used Scopaderm patches for around 10 years for travel sickness with only minor side effects (dry mouth, sleepy). Don’t know what they have changed with ingredients/dosage, but the last ones I had made me feel really ill while using, and I had terrible balance, motion sickness after I came off the ship & no longer had the patch on, which lasted for a week. Gutted as they were originally a game changer for me."

• Dta...
• August 21, 2018

For Motion Sickness "The patch is extremely effective for motion sickness. I am extremely sensitive to any kind of motion, but when using the patch properly, I felt no motion sickness whatsoever. I took several flights, trains, and bus rides without any motion sickness whatsoever. The side effects are downright scary, though. My doctor did not tell me all of the side effects or the severity of them. My side effects include extreme dry mouth (so much so that it made eating very difficult), drowsiness, and blurred vision. My vision was so bad I could not see anything up close. I took a trip alone to Italy, and when I arrived, I could not even read a map. I still felt the effects of the drug several days after removing the patch (I used it for 4 days). I also experienced a sensitivity to light due to dilated pupils. I still gave it 5/10 since it is extremely effective for motion sickness."

• Anonymous
• June 13, 2015

For Motion Sickness "Took it for a 2-day cruise. Put it on in the morning and did not have any problems with motion sickness. I usually get sick in a car if I don't ride in the front and keep looking out. Boat rides are usually bad regardless of where I am on the boat. Dry mouth was the only side effect I noticed. My husband started to feel sick at the end of the first day, had him put on a patch, and he was fine. Also, he insisted he had no motion sickness, but as soon as the patch fell off, he felt sick again, a new patch fixed that."

• 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 seasick 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."

• Mik...
• May 4, 2017

For Nausea/Vomiting "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."

• Eri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2016

For Motion Sickness "Used for a music tour. Used for a day with mild success, but then the side effects were so bad it didn't matter that I wasn't getting sick from motion sickness-now I was getting sick from the patch itself. Dizzy, dry mouth, blurred/double vision. I fainted during a concert because the nausea and blurred vision made me super wobbly. I'm sure part of it was my body just reacting to the medicine in a negative way, and I know other people who used it to greater success."

• Mig...
• September 8, 2015

For Motion Sickness "Went on a 7-day cruise and used the patch, as well replaced it after 3 days. Worked good for me during the cruise. Side effects were dry mouth, and I just drank a lot of water. One day, I was working out on the cruise and felt like I wanted to throw up. I think it's not intended to be used while doing lots of physical activity. Still got to enjoy my cruise with minimal problems. After the cruise, I removed the patch on land, and the next day I had severe, excruciating headaches. I didn't feel motion sickness but suffered a huge loss of appetite, I only could eat one piece of bread a day or else I'd throw up. I was dealing with a painful headache/migraine that couldn't subside for an entire 7 days after the cruise. Warning to all users out there."

• Sco...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2018

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "This works, but has side effects. If you suffer from motion sickness like me, this patch allows you to do all kinds of activities that you would not normally do. Read the label: dry mouth & fuzzy close-up vision after 36 hours on the patch, and motion sickness the first 48 hours after you take the patch off, are the most common side effects. I have used the patches numerous times over the past 10 years; I have been able to go on a VERY ROUGH one-week cruise, fly, boat, and scuba dive in the ocean thanks to Transderm V. I have suffered through all of the 'side effects' every time I used the patch, which were all manageable considering the activities I was able to enjoy because I was taking the patch."

• Deb...
• February 20, 2018

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "So I have used this patch for cruises, and I always have to cut the patch in half and switch ears every three days. My mouth gets very dry, even with half a patch. Although I do not get sick on the ship, which has been a blessing, the patch has left me with a dry mouth forever. I need someone to tell me what to do about it because I want to continue cruising. I don’t take any other medication. Each time I use this patch, my mouth gets dryer and never bounces back."

• Spi...
• October 8, 2016

For Motion Sickness "The Scop patch worked for both me and my wife on a smaller icebreaker crossing the Drake Passage to Antarctica. 30 ft. waves for two days and no seasickness at all. Minimal side effect of dry mouth. My wife has used Dramamine in the past, but it would have been worthless after 1/2 hour on this cruise."

• tam...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 3, 2015

For Motion Sickness "This patch is absolutely wonderful. I use it every time we go on a cruise, and it completely eliminates the motion sickness. I have suffered with motion sickness most of my life, driving in a car or anything with movement. This saved my entire trip. Every time I cruise, I never leave home without it. The only side effect I have is extreme dry mouth, but I just make sure that I keep myself hydrated while I'm vacationing on a cruise ship."

• 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."

• A m...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 19, 2021

For Motion Sickness "I have experienced really bad motion sickness on planes. My blood pressure dips, I start perspiring, I get nausea, and finally throw up. My physician recommended the scopolamine patch. I tried it, and thank goodness all symptoms are gone. I will not fly without it, won't cruise without it. I couldn't even stand up on the plane with panic that the symptoms would start because even the second time without the patch, I had very similar symptoms, and it is horrible. I'd rather have some dry mouth than the other feelings. After I arrive, I wait about 4-8 hours, and I remove the patch and hydrate a lot. It may not be for everyone, but like others, Bonnie and Dramamine do not do anything."