I never would have used this patch if I had known this would happen. Not worth it!! I used a transdermal patch prior to surgery and postoperatively as well, I used 3 patches over the course of 2 weeks.
I have had continued bouts of nausea and vomiting for 5 weeks now, after stopping the patch. As the patch did its job postoperatively, never again will I use it. The horrible nausea for weeks is not worth the few times I may have vomited post op. I am incredibly prone to motion sickness, and often get it even on short car rides. Tried the patch when we flew to Uganda 24 hours total of flying and it worked great. I had mild blurred vision while using it but that went away within a day of taking it off.
Otherwise I had no side effects. It is now my go-to motion sickness drug. If you get horrible motion sickness like I do, I think it's at least worth a try because it has the potential to make your life so much easier when you travel. I am a diagnosed vertigo patient, I take a Meclizine tablet daily, have for 25 years.
I've used the patch for cruises with excellent results and no withdrawal. When I was on the patch I discontinued use of the Meclizine, which is basically Dramamine. After the cruise I continued the Meclizine. Maybe that is why I didn't have the withdrawal. So maybe, a week or two of behind the counter Meclizine would help others through that period. I have an upcoming cruise that I am going on with two of my sisters. I am 59, my sisters are 68 and They have never used the patch before. They both have other medicines that they take daily.
Does anyone have issues with older age, or medicines that interact? I was hospitalized for four days for severe unresolved post-surgical pain 10 weeks after surgery.
The IV pain meds made me vomit uncontrollably, so I was put on the anti-nausea patch for two days. It helped with the nausea and I took it off upon discharge today.
When I got home, my son noticed I had one massively enlarged pupil, while the other one was normal. I'm so grateful I happened to see a site that mentioned that the anti-nausea patch could be the culprit because I was freaking out. Vision is a bit blurry, as well as light sensitivity. Hope it goes away in a day or two. I have severe Vertigo and for a year of my life I spent being so sick, throwing up and everything spinning counter clockwise I had to stay in a very dark quiet room finally after trying everything we went to the patches, that was 3 years ago and other than when I forget to change the patch I have not had a bout of vertigo.
They work wonderful for me. I do not want to think about what will happen to me if I have to go off them. So glad I am not the only one to have withdrawal symptoms! However, Dramamine and Bonnie make me so sleepy I would miss out on all of my cruise travels. The patch is the only thing that prevents my sea sickness and I do plan to continue using it.
I never take the patch off immediately after a trip! I wear it for several days after and then take Dramamine to ease the symptoms after about 5 days or so. I was on a 7 day cruise in the Pacific and prone to Sea sickness. I used 3 patches and kept them on for the airline flights home and day after.
They worked very effectively on the cruise and I was not bothered at all by sea sickness. Could not stand up, blurred vision. I immediately went to the internist who diagnosed me with vertigo. Put me on antivert. This made me feel better, but all I could do was sleep. I missed a week of work after being on vacation which really wasn't good. After going thru the head manoeuevre, I did not have that and looks to be withdrawal symptoms from the transderm patch. I am still bothered by it after 5 days.
After this experience I would rather have dealt with sea sickness or just have used dramamine and the travel bands. Patches have always worked great for me, but I wish my doctor would have mentioned the possibility of withdrawal syndrome after using too long.
Just returned from a month long trip across the country in an RV and felt great because of the patches. Every three or four days I removed and replaced with a new one, but after I removed the patch I can barely function due to nausea and dizziness.
I would have much rather dealt with being car sick than having these withdrawal symptoms. Although I am very glad that others have shared their experiences so that I don't waste days and hours at the doctors. So far it's been a week and a half and I still have the symptoms.
Tried Scopolamine gel, have to have a compounding pharmacist make it up. Didn't work as well as patch for fishing. Had zero side effects The patch together this ginger tablets worked in preventing seasickness on a 6 day cruise. I used one patch for a day, replaced it as it wasn't sticking really well, and then another for another 2 days. I was careful to wash my hands after handling them.
I had no side effects nor withdrawal symptoms. I tried 2 other OTC pills previously that didn't work, either because I was still seasick or they made me very sleepy. I would use it again for similar length trip in the future. When I used the patch for an day cruise, I suffered great side effects after taking the patch off.
I found that wearing sea bands after taking the patch off helped with my dizziness and nausea. I used the patch for a 7-day cruise and the post patch side effects were not nearly as bad. It seems the longer you wear it the worst the side effects get.
Next time I will cut the patch in half instead of using the whole patch. The side effects I experienced while wearing the patch include extreme dry mouth, dilated pupils, blurry vision, and dizziness.
If I wear sea bands while wearing the patch my dizziness goes away. I get really bad motion sickness and I find that the sea bands work wonders combined with the patch. I get severely sea sick the minute the boat starts to move and puke until I am back on shore. I used the patch several years ago when sailing in open ocean. With the patch, when in big waves and the hearty sailors were feeling a bit queasy, I could go below deck and eat a sandwich, immune to sea sickness.
Got a bit of dry mouth and felt like cotton in the head at first, but for a week two patches it was wonderful. The patch went out of production for a while.
I am going on a whale watch soon and found this site. Delighted to see that the patch is back! Patch seemed to be effective during cruise but now it is 3rd day off it and I am suffering terrible dizziness, blurred vision, disorientation, tingling of hands and feet, sensitivity to light.
I will not be taking this again. Used the patch in the past with no problems, but now developed terrible itchy and oozing rash from it. Too bad because it worked really well. I wouldn't recommend the patch. I used it for three days, and ended up with severe vertigo and depersonalization. Seven years later I still have it, they think it was a reaction to the patch.
Is that true? Can't find any info on it. I had a total knee replacement and was very sick, nauseated and throwing up after surgery. My doctor tried various pain pills and they all made me sick. Finally, he gave me the patch and it was like a miracle, I instantly felt better. I am at home still using the patch. It worked for me. I used the patch for the first time on a 5 day cruise due to motion sickness. The patch worked great. However, I didn't know of the side effects after removing the patches.
I will not use the patch again and will take the risk of motion sickness on the ship. Side effects are worse than motion sickness! I have worn these patches for quite a while. They are the only thing that helps my motion sickness. I always experience some mild rebound effects upon removing one that I have been wearing for several days, but I personally would never wear two or three of these back to back over the course of say a week.
I just keep the same one on for more than 72hrs. After the episode of vertigo I've been with motion sickness for more than 8 months.
I'm very frustrated that the only cure available for me is these patches. I haven't had any of the side effects mentioned here. Maybe is because this patches are meant for people who are ill and not for people to go on cruise ships. I've found that doing yoga shoulder stands have helped with the motion sickness.
I'm off the patch right now and I'm looking for natural remedies for motion sickness. If someone knows some please leave a comment. My 80 year old husband with Parkinson's disease was prescribed this to help control drooling. Within 12 hours he began to hallucinate, become incoherent, unable to sleep. He wanted to get a gun to shoot strange creatures. Awful, frightening. After removing the patch, it took 3 days for him to return to normal.
What a terrible experience. Please consider this especially in the elderly. I have been in the roughest of seas. Cruises are a breeze and rarely does anyone get motion sickness People worry too much, Cruise ships aren't destroyers in 20 foot waves. Deep sea fishing can make people sick. Not me. A buddy used the patch and had zero problem on a 72 hour trip And man did we catch some excellent fish.
I think very few people get side effects. Those that do post. Scopalamine has been proven safe and effective by the FDA. Use as directed. We drank loads of beer as well. Can't wait to go back in two weeks. If you google, you will see the exercises that will stop the dizziness. At first I had to do them every day for a week, now the symptoms only reoccur maybe every 6 months or more and after only a few days of exercises the symptoms disappear. Good Luck. Beware - I wore the patch for 12 days and then became violently sick on my 15 hour flight home.
I could not sip an ounce of any liquid without throwing up. A wheelchair was needed to my connecting gate - dizzy, extremely weak.
On my previous 7 days cruise with the patch I had no withdrawal symptoms. I wore the Transderm Scop patch over about 2 doses the first set of time, and was fine.
The second set of time, though, I had added Abilify to my regular drugs, and that dilated an eye after the second dose. Avoid placing on areas of your skin that have cuts, pain, or tenderness.
Remove the patch from its protective pouch. Peel off the clear plastic protective strip and discard it. Don't touch the exposed adhesive layer with your fingers. Place the adhesive side against the skin. After you have placed the patch behind your ear, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Do not cut the patch. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient. Other uses for this medicine. What special precautions should I follow? Before using scopolamine patches, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to scopolamine, other belladonna alkaloids, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in scopolamine patches.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist, check the package label, or check the Medication Guide for a list of the ingredients. Be sure to mention any of the following: antihistamines such as meclizine Antivert, Bonine, others ; medications for anxiety, irritable bowel disease, motion sickness, pain, Parkinson's disease, seizures or urinary problems; muscle relaxants; sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; or tricyclic antidepressants such as desipramine Norpramin , clomipramine Anafranil , imipramine Tofranil , and trimipramine Surmontil Many other medications may also interact with scopolamine patch, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list.
Your doctor will probably tell you not to use scopolamine patch. If you become pregnant while using scopolamine patches, call your doctor immediately. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how scopolamine patches will affect you. If you participate in water sports, use caution because this medication can have disorienting effects.
Alcohol can make the side effects caused by scopolamine patches worse. Scopolamine Side Effects. MAR 22, Question: I used the Trans Derm Scop patch for motion sickness and have had blurred vision and dilated pupils for three weeks after wearing it. Answer: Scopolamine is a very long-acting dilating drug when used in the eye. Ask an Ophthalmologist. Browse Answers.
Medical disclaimer By submitting your question, you agree to be answered by email. Question Required. Photo: Digital Vision. If riding in a car, the bumpiness of air turbulence or the rocking of the sea make you nauseous, you may have a more pleasant traveling experience by taking a motion sickness medication. Motion sickness drugs come in various forms, and one of the more popular is a patch that adheres to the skin and passes the chemical through the skin to relieve motion sickness symptoms.
Motion sickness patches utilize a drug called scopolamine and can have some side affects you should be aware of. It is important to learn how the motion sickness patch will affect you before you have to drive or operate other machinery.
For some, the common side effects may be minimal, but for others they can include drowsiness and the inability to think clearly. The medication may also affect your vision. Combining the motion sickness patch with alcohol, antihistamines or other depressants may increase these common side effects.
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