06-09-2011, 07:27 PM
Scopolamine does work very well for most, but some people get side effects. There are a number of side effects like blurred vision which can actually make it very difficult to drive, but most people won't get this. You also don't want to combine scopolamine and dramamine because both can cause serious drowsiness and together could make you get so tired, you actually become sick.
Another thing with the patch is that it gives you a continuous dose and although you can take it off and put it back on, that isn't advised. It also may fall off if you do that too much. It usually takes a while for the patch to work and touching it can also result in it being absorbed faster. And then you have to put it back on well before your next trip anyways.
There is now a tablet form which works out well because you can adjust the dose during a trip and adjust the dose for the size of the person.
I have tried a number of things, by far the scopolamine patch has worked best for me, I haven't used the tablet yet. I too probably could get sick looking at a merry go round but have been in some nasty weather (Alaska, long range tuna trips for multiple days) and have not gotten sick while on the patch. So I would advise to start the patch many hours before your trip (even the night before) so you adjust to it, try to get plenty of rest, and try not to suck up the exhaust from the boat as this can help "fuel" the vomiting.
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Another thing with the patch is that it gives you a continuous dose and although you can take it off and put it back on, that isn't advised. It also may fall off if you do that too much. It usually takes a while for the patch to work and touching it can also result in it being absorbed faster. And then you have to put it back on well before your next trip anyways.
There is now a tablet form which works out well because you can adjust the dose during a trip and adjust the dose for the size of the person.
I have tried a number of things, by far the scopolamine patch has worked best for me, I haven't used the tablet yet. I too probably could get sick looking at a merry go round but have been in some nasty weather (Alaska, long range tuna trips for multiple days) and have not gotten sick while on the patch. So I would advise to start the patch many hours before your trip (even the night before) so you adjust to it, try to get plenty of rest, and try not to suck up the exhaust from the boat as this can help "fuel" the vomiting.
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