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SCOPOLAMINE Patch for Motion Sickness ??
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 |