TRANSDERM SCOP Reviews (SCOPOLAMINE)Average Rating: 2.0 (270 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare TRANSDERM SCOP with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR TRANSDERM SCOP | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | job as a bus counselor | extremely dry mouth, what felt like a constant post-nasal drip, blurry vision (unable to focus on things up-close), rashes/scabbing around patch as well as crusty stuff and pus, lack of appetite, extreme sensitivity to light, a bump behind my ear, and occasional fatigue | i've worn the patches last year for a duration of two months as well and i received all the same side effects as this time around. the patch works without fault, and because of this i continued to wear them regardless of all the side-effects | F | 18 | 2 months 1 patch 2X W | 7/9/2012 | 4 | Vertigo/Meniere's Disease | I've tried almost everything under the sun to help with my daily bouts of vertigo due to Meniere's Disease. The Scop patch is the only medication that has reliably helped; it cut down my episodes of vertigo from every day (sometimes a couple times a day) to 2-4 times a week. In preparation for surgery, my ENT wanted me to wean off the scop. I took off the patch before a 3-day weekend after reading about terrible withdrawal. 12 hours after removal, withdrawal kicked in. One study online had recommended a meclizine taper to counter the withdrawal, so as soon as I started feeling the extreme vertigo and nausea, I took 2 tablets of OTC meclizine (less-drowsy version of dramamine) and 8 mg of Zofran. Every 4-6 hours I took another tablet of each for the first day. Day 2, I cut down to every 8 hours, then day 3, every 12 hours. I was able to go to work on day 4. I'm now on a 3 days on, 2 days off schedule for the patch until my surgery. It gives me some relief from vertigo, and the only withdrawal with that short of a duration is a headache for a few hours 12-24 hours after taking it off. For me, the benefit of reduced vertigo in my daily life outweighs the mildly annoying side effects and the withdrawal. I wouldn't strongly recommend this medication for just a cruise or air travel, but for people with daily vertigo that doesn't abate with more common treatments, this medication may vastly improve quality of life. | F | 26 | 4 months 1 patch 1X day | 5/8/2012 Patient History | 4 | Antarctic Cruise - Drake Passage | I was a little drowsy and some slight double vision, but nothing to write home about. I would DEFINITELY take the patch again if I ever needed it. The side effects didb't bother me. I only noticed the double-vision when I was reading a book up close - no other time. And I just drank some tea to combat the drowsiness. But I also sleep really easy on boats so that could be making me sleepy too. | I have been off the patch for 3 days and have had no ill effects. I would much rather take the patch again rather than go through the Drake Passage without it. | F | 30 | 8 days 1 patch 1X O | 2/7/2012 | 4 | cruise | very dry mouth, blurry vision couldn't see up close while on it the after effects were horrible nausea vomiting dizzy fuzzy couldnt think all i wanted to do was sleep and cry still feeling it the effects after taking off 5 days ago would nevr take it again. | not a good choice unless you like being sick | M | 44 | 9 days 1X O | 6/23/2011 | 4 | Overseas travel | No side effects during the use of the drug, except for some drymouth at the end of the duration (21 days) | My wife couldn't fly until the transdermal patch was released for use. Dramamine and other like drugs did not work. She has used the patch to fly for at least a dozen or more trips in the US with no bad effects. We made a 10 hour flight to Europe with many train, boat and bus trips. She wore the patch for 21 days with no adverse effects. Upon removing the patch, approximately 10 hours later, she developed extreme dizziness, nausia and slight diarreah. She was able to sleep and after the first day her appetite was normal. Her symptoms seemed to wane in the morning, only to return full force in the afternoon. As of this writing, she is in her 5th day of withdrawl. This is a holiday weekend, so we will wait until Tuesday to consult a physician, but most doctors including my surgeon son, do not know about the side effects of this drug. My wife generally does not react to drugs, it usually takes a larger dose than usual to effect her, but the prolonged dosage has made her quite ill. This information needs to be transmitted to internal medicine docs so they can advise their patients. | F | 64 | 21 days 1X day | 5/29/2011 | 4 | cruise | while wearing the patch: dry mouth, slight fatigue, dilated pupils (resulting in far-sightedness) | The side effects while on the patch were minimal. Just as described by the drug's website, the withdrawl symptoms began 24 hours after taking off the last one. I was light-headed, very fatigued, and dizzy. These symptoms improved over the next 24 hours. Like any drug, there are side effects. People need to be take responsibility for their own health care and research any medication recommended by a doctor so they can make an informed decision. The withdrawl symptoms were unpleasant, but I would never have been able to go on the cruise without it. I would use it again. | F | 41 | 7 days 1.5 3X W | 4/19/2011 | 4 | cruise | none on ship. after effects: nasuea, dizzieness, tingling sensation in arms, feel seasick on land. | M | 56 | 5 days | 12/14/2009 | 4 | one day sailing trip | ok on the water. took it as a precaution and immediately removed it once we docked however about 2 days post trip I began to experience what I can only describe as "boggy" hearing and a sensation of fullness/wetness though I did not get water in my ear. It took me a couple days to associate the transderm scop patch with these symptoms although they only occurred in the one ear where the patch had been. My nurse friend took a look; no wax, no water, ear drum looked good. ENT doc may very well be the next step. Its been a week today and no improvement as yet. My hearing is definitely compromised at this point and beginning to experience a bit of discomfort. | Unless I was absolutely sure I was going to get horrendously sea sick I would be very hesitant to try the patch again. | F | 57 | | 8/9/2009 | 4 | Long Haul Flight | Extreme dry mouth, blurred vision | I have tried every medication since I was young to help with air sickness. This is the only one that works. I do not wear the patch too long which is why I do not experience extreme side effects after taking it off. Overall, I can deal with the side effects during the flight but would not recommend wearing it for more than 24 hours. | F | 25 | 1 days | 6/9/2009 | 4 | Severe nausea | Blurred vision, pupils dialated, dry mouth | In August of 08 I was in ICU for 2 weeks for a blood clot in my leg that broke off and went to my lungs. I survived but now I have so many problems internally that no doctor yet can correctly diagnose. I have either been to the ER or admitted to the hospital 16 times since August. One doctor at the Mayo finally gave me this ear patch for my nausea. It worked! I've been using them for 6 months now. I tried not putting one on this morning and I was throwing up. They will stay on me until I can find a doctor that can help me. This blood clot did some severe damage to some of my organs but at least my nausea is the least of my problems. | F | 55 | 6 months | 3/22/2009 | 4 | Road Trip | Extremely dry mouth, I felt a small blister on side of tongue aswell. My feet were cold all the time! Drank plenty of water, but didn't help. Disoriented/confused, hard to keep up brain-mouth connection. Appetite was minimal, hardly ate at all. I wish I had cut the patch in two pieces, half dose should have been enough for me. | I suffer from motion sickness since I can remember, my poor mom would always carry ziploc bags with her when traveling with me, but the motion sickness got worse when I was pregnant and stayed like that ever since (about 6 years ago). Bottom line: the medicine did help, but I wish my DR or Pharmacist would educate me better next time. Like I said, I would cut the patch in two and get the results I wanted. I would use again, because the side effects were not as bad as stopping every so often to vomit... | F | 38 | 2 days | 12/15/2008 | 4 | Traveling | severe nausea, vomiting, dizziness and general malaise for 3 day. Seemingly unprovoked nausea as well as nausea related to a decreased tolerance for motion for 3 weeks. | I am an anesthetist who traveled to Nigeria for a medical mission. I used the scop.patch for the flght. It worked like a charm minus the sedation I usually experience with dramamine. Two days later during a long and bumpy ride I became very nauseous. Because of our unpredictable travel pattern and routes I applied another patch changing it every 3 days for the remainder of my two week trip. I had no problems until approx. 1 day after returning and removing the patch. I had severe nausea,vomiting and general malaise for 3 days (it was so bad I thought I had malaria and required IV fluids for dehyration). I continue to feel nauseated however at decresing freq. Its been approx 3weeks. I do feel confident that this will resolve soon. I use the scop patch in my practice for patients with a signif. history of post-operative nausea and vomiting. My personal use as well as many of the other rating this drug is not the norm. Most individuals use this drug for less than 3 day and have n | F | 36 | 13 days | 1/18/2008 | 4 | Vertigo | Dry mouth and blurred vision and intermittant light-headedness. | After nearly a week of severe vertigo and nausea, and after trying several other prescription drugs to control the condition, my doctor — having consulted with the neurologist, opted to prescribe the Transderm Scop. Within a few hours, days of spins and vomiting stopped cold. Continued to wear patches for the following 14 days. I'm about 30 hours into a so-called withdrawal and experiencing light-headedness and diareaha. Lethargic as well. The withdrawal my be unpleasant and long-lasting. But after having dropped nearly 9 pounds from vomiting because of the severe spins, it's a small price to pay. Looking forward to feeling great in the next week...two weeks...however long it takes. Just no more spins, please. | M | 57 | 2 weeks | 11/26/2007 | 4 | A cruise | We came off of the ship this morning and I was attempting to read a newpaper and was very upset when everything was a blur. I got very nervous and jumped on line and your link showed up. I am so glad I am not the only one. I am nervous and scared. If I knew about these side effects, I would have asked my Dr. for something else. He never mentioned the side effects. Hope everyone goes back to normal soon. This too scary for me and I work for an optical mfr for the medical field. I did loose the first patch after 2 days and had to put a new one on. Maybe this is what is causing these effects - a little too much too fast. D. Ross NY | F | 42 | 5 days | 8/6/2007 | 5 | 24/7 Nausea | Blurry Vision was the only side effect I felt in the beginning, which was okay with me since I already have bad vision. However after only the third patch I noticed the vision in my right eye and gotten very blurry. When I looked in the mirror my right pupil (patch was behind my right ear) had completely overtaken my iris. Took about 6-7 hours to go down halfway. | I haven't experienced the withdrawal I see people talking about yet, but I also only removed the patch 7 hours ago when I noticed my pupil had dilated. I started this without doctor recommendation because it was a patch I could get without prescription and none of my doctors could figure out any solutions for the nausea I felt. It worked, but if the withdrawal is as bad as it sounds, it might not be completely worth it. | F | 21 | 12 days 1.5mg 2X W | 11/26/2020 | 5 | Cruise | I used the patch for a three day cruise. I had no side effects or difficulty after removing the patch. While on the cruise it was very windy but I felt great. Had cocktails with no issues. I would definitely use it again | F | 63 | 1 days 1.5 mg/ 3 | 3/9/2017 | 5 | Cruise (sea sick) | Both myself and my son have to take this anytime we go on a boat or cruise. Neither of us have any issues except after we get back we have some blurry vision. | Love this patch. My son and I can enjoy ocean fishing and cruising with this patch. I have been using it for about 9 yrs now and my son started at age 11 and is now 15. Neither of us have had any major issues. We enjoy boating 100%, after we get back and take it off we have some blurry vision for about 2-3 days but 100% worth it to us. | F | 38 | 8 days 1X AN | 11/2/2016 | 5 | Multiple sclerosis symptoms | No side effects were more noticeable then my MS symptoms in general. It helps every day with my constant vertigo, dizziness, and my nausea. If the patch stops working after 3 days I need to put on another because my symptoms come back in full force and its unbearable. I have a hard time leaving the house without one that is actively helping to control my symptoms | I really wish there were more studies about the long term effects of regular usage | F | 20 | 90 days 1.5mg 1X day | 3/17/2016 | 5 | Going across country in RV. | Actually wore patches for almost a month. When I removed the patch I could not get up for two days and after a week am experiencing severe nausea and dizziness. | I wish I would have know about the withdrawal affects after wearing the patch for so many days. I have used the patch many times before for shorter trips and did not experience the withdrawal symptoms. | F | 41 | 10 days 1.5 MG | 7/28/2015 | 5 | Motion sickness | Dry mouth, thirst, tiredness, a little foggy | I've used this 5 or 6 times. Usually on a boat. I do get carsick so on a trip to Asia where we were driving to factories on dirt roads that were windy I wore one. Never felt nassaus. Had a trip 3 days ago that required me to be on a bus, used the patch and was fine. I evern READ in the backseat of the car! Dry mouth and tiredness are better than nausea and vomiting. Use correct dose. It's been a game changer for me. | F | 44 | 2 days 1 mg 1X W | 6/11/2015 |