Transderm-Scop and Dry Mouth: What Users Say

• Mot...
• November 15, 2013

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

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."

• Kat...
• April 15, 2017

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

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

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!"

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

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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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."

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

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."

• Cam...
• March 17, 2015

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."

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

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."

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

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."

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

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)?"

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

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

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."

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

For Nausea/Vomiting "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."