Scopolamine and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• 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!!"

• Vee...
• April 18, 2019

For Motion Sickness "I went offshore fishing recently and am terribly prone to motion sickness, so I asked my doc to prescribe the scopolamine patch and tried it for the first time. Overall, the experience was great and worked well, but I should have adjusted my timing a little better. I put the patch on that morning when I woke up at 6 a.m., and my fishing charter started at 8 a.m. The medication states it needs up to four hours to start really working, and I could tell, definitely got a little sick in the morning, but that was my fault, though luckily I didn’t throw up. By the afternoon, fishing was amazing, no motion sickness at all. I was really impressed and will use it again!!!"

• 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."

• 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."

• Sht...
• June 10, 2021

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "I used the patch for 5 days before taking it off because it didn’t help nausea, and I was starting to get blurry vision. 2 days later, I was dealing with significantly worse nausea than I had when I was prescribed the drug, my vision was blurrier, I had a strong, painful sensitivity to light, and it felt like my eyes were burning. My doctor failed to disclose withdrawal and adverse side effects of the medication. I feared I was going blind, and I began forgetting things, feeling disoriented, and dizzy. Now it’s been a week since I stopped, and I haven’t been able to keep food down in 6 days. This may be a safe drug for most people—my reaction to this medication isn't common, but it’s an intense drug and can cause debilitating symptoms for weeks after using the patch for only days. Be sure you trust your prescribing doctor and that he or she discloses possible side effects and risk factors, because I assure you that you will prefer motion sickness over the withdrawal symptoms of this medication."

• 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."

• Dee...
• December 29, 2015

Scopolamine for Nausea/Vomiting "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 for Nausea/Vomiting "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."

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

For Nausea/Vomiting "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."

• Sur...
• November 25, 2015

Scopolamine for Nausea/Vomiting "Awful. Wore the patch for less than 24 hours after general anesthesia. I woke up in the middle of the night with my neck and the left side of my face swollen. When I pulled the patch off, I started throwing up. I now get motion sickness in the car. It's a week later, and my neck is still swollen, and I still have motion sickness (which I never had before). It's very painful. I should have taken the patch off sooner. I am 5'2" and 130 lbs. It might have been too strong."

• Jax...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2021

For Nausea/Vomiting "So I was actually prescribed this by my OB because I was so sick during my first trimester of pregnancy. Whew-I wish I could go back in time and not get this prescription filled. I should have known from the start, honestly. I woke up the next day after putting it on, and I could not see a thing up close! Like literally, I could not read the texts on my phone. I had to borrow my friend’s reading glasses. Anyways… At the time, I told myself that this was better than throwing up all day because it did help with that. Flash-forward a few weeks later, I decided that I was feeling a bit better and that it was a good time to remove the patch. Well, the next day I found myself puking more than I had in weeks. I got online to read these reviews and thought, it must be the patch! I put on one, and within an hour, I felt better. This scared me. I ended up getting my body to wean off of it by cutting it smaller and smaller each time I replaced it. It worked!"

• Dam...
• May 19, 2009

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "Excellent drug for motion sickness. However, if you take it for a long period of time and then stop taking it, you will be nauseous for at least a week."

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

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "Never again. It worked during my cruise, however, since removing the patch, I've been suffering from dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. I cannot keep my balance. I have been out of work for 3 days."

• dcl...
• December 5, 2011

For Motion Sickness "Horrible side effects on 3 different occasions after removing patch. Nausea and vomiting, headache, dizziness lasting 3-7 days all three times."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2012

Scopolamine for Motion Sickness "I wore this patch on a recent cruise and was so seasick that I could not enjoy myself. I also got sick on the plane ride home."