Having taken crew aboard who brought them, I have one piece of advice; try
the patch out one day at home to check for adverse reactions BEFORE you are
trapped out on a boat.

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Dennis Gibbons
dkgibbons at optonline dot net
"Steve" wrote in message
...
It's been over 12 years since I have been in open water on a sail boat or
ship and in preparation for my summer cruise to Alaska (via the Inside
Passage going up and possibly the outside coming back) I as my doctor to
prescribe one of the motions sickness patches or wrist bands. My concern
being, interaction with my current medications.

I have never used any motion sickness meds in my 23 years in the navy nor
40
plus years of sailing. Not to say I didn't get sea sick but in those days,
you might say we "sucked it up", "be a man", "don't barf to windward" and
"get over it!". That usually took about 24-48 hour for me.

That said, my doctor prescribed a 36 day supply SCOPOLAMINE. More than
enough for this summer. (may seem like a lot but I'm going to ask my crew
to
have this cleared with his doctor as well.)

What has been the experience of others with this Motion Sickness Patch??

In reading the warning sheet that came with it, I see we might experience
drowsiness, headache or dry mouth. The drowsiness would be of concern to
me
if both of use will be using these patches.

Thanks for your comments.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions