I basically grew up sailing, so I never suffer from motion sickness even if
im reading downstairs in the middle of a storm along with the smell of
diesel and eating a sandwich. :P
Anyways as some people said, test the stuff before you go out. Carry
different types of it just in case, and a few of the heavier stuff. Buy lots
of crackers to feed those who in any case are prone to get sick and give em
lots of water. Above this I suggest that you try to get atleast 1 person who
wont need to take any type of motion sickness stuff. I really dont like the
idea of having my whole crew doped up, and with the multiple reactions you
cant really know what is going to happen. Some sleep alot, others cant read,
and then there are those that even with the patch become useless because
theyre all seeing pink elephants. So my suggestion, is give em lots of
crakers and try not to have everyone on that thing.

"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

I occasionally get sea sick. I have used the patch as a preventative with
very good results.

My side effects are dry mouth, and (infrequently) have trouble reading fine
print. I use 1/2 of a patch leave it on for a couple of days or so.

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Bill
"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