scopolamine vs dramamine

I recently went on a a 7 day cruise and wore the scopolamine patch from the first day and changed at 3 days. A total of 2 patches. I removed the patch the day I got home within 24 hours of removal I became very ill vomiting and nauseated. This continured throughout the next day. I called the Dr. and she told me to take dramamine. I remembered I had one patch left so I applied the patch again. Within 3 hours I was feeling better and that next day began to feel better.

It seems clear that the meclizine taper is the way to go to get off of the transdermal scopolamine patch and I will attempt it. In this scenario, from what I've read, Zofran does not appear to be an essential part of the taper. I have also read elsewhere on the web (not only here) that lamictal together with magnesium sulfate is sometimes used to combat the withdrawal symptoms. I saw one person mentioned lamictal but rejected it as a possible solution. Here is my question.

Not sure about central vs. peripheral, but occasionally dizzy people are helped by Antivert (generic: meclizine, sold OTC--as Ren pointed out--as Bonine, also Dramamine Less Drowsy Formula). Most people don't seem to get much help from it, though. (This is my nonscientific conclusion from years of reading a dizziness list.) Antivert did nothing for me. (But don't minimize the dangers of sneezing...

He suggested taking either Dramamine® or Bonine®, over-the-counter medications sold specifically for motion sickness and they are FDA category B, indicating that they are probably safe in pregnancy. He said there is always mixed feelings in different doctors, about them and that I definitely should Not take the scopolamine patch as it may be "safe" in pregnancy but there is less known about it and it falls into category C.

What is the best way to wean off the scopolamine patch in an elderly person? Can we use the cream instead and slowly increase the time between use?

Dramamine is okay during pregnancy! It was on the list my dr gave me! I had to take it my whole first trimester and I have a healthy babyboy on the way!

Troy, to be perfectly frank, discussing the more rare and deleterious causes of bile duct dilation does no one any good until you have a lot more information. Your doc is probably starting to run you through a series of tests to try to get to the bottom of the problem. Stressing yourself out by thinking 'benign vs. malignant' is only going to raise your stress levels.

I am currently using a transdermal scopolamine patch for vertigo. I suffer from profound episodes of vertigo, so the doctor has prescribed me a 1.5 mg transderm patch. I only use it when the vertigo is extremely severe. My problem is this: When I apply the patch, (behind the ear, either right or left) I immmediately experience extreme anisocoria in whichever eye is nearer the patch.

I've been diagnosed with labyrinthitis and have been wearing a scopolamine patch for the past 4 weeks. I've heard to cover 1/4, then 1/2, and then 3/4 of the patch to wean off avoid withdrawal. I'm 48 hours into covering 1/4 of the patch and i have a horrible headache, dizzy, and nauseated. Any help, tips, welcome. I just want to be able to go to work and take care of my kids like a normal person again.

I told the nurse and she removed the scopolamine patch behind my left ear. I had never been given that before and have no idea why they decided to use it. I went home from the hospital with blurry vision and 2 weeks later not much has improved. Symptoms: bright light hurts eyes- must use hat and sunglasses outdoors dizzy and distorted vision when in bright light cannot drive riding in car makes me sick if my eyes stay open can only use the computer limited time approx.

Hi Gina, It is definitely from the scopolamine. I have been on 16 cruises and everytime I have stopped the scopolamine I have the same symptoms of extreme fatigue. The first 24 hours after I stopped the medication there was no problem, but when I awoke the next day I was really out of it. I do not suffere from the nausea or headache that you have encountered. It usually subsides after about 6 weeks.

You'd have to ask this question of a vet. I know they can take Dramamine for car sickness, and even Benadryl (which surprisingly works on our dogs better than Dramamine). Zofran, I don't know if that's safe for dogs.

Has anyone with scopolamine patch withdrawal just tried to go cold turkey and tough it out? IF so, how long did it take you to feel better?

Is there any problem in taking DRAMAMINE before a flight even though I take Synthroid every morning? Are there any interactions between the 2 drugs? thanks.

I was put on a scopolamine patch in Sept.'10 and have been wearing it fr the last 8 months. It is pute HELL everytime I try to get off of it. The Dr.s have diagnosed me with Meniere's Disease but I can't get off the patch for them to do definitive testing. My Dr. has put me on an oral for of scopolamine but if I am even an hour or two late taking my dose I am deathly ill. And each tinme I get sick it is worse than the time beforel.

Fedup, someone mentioned Dramamine. Not sure if that will help but worth a try. Also, get Ginger tea or Ginger root. Slice it thin and suck on it.

Hi Selma I checked out Dramamine aka as meclizine (Dramamine Less Drowsy Formula) and it is available OTC here so I will give it a try…thanks. ROD I want to add your remedy for HA here..... Hi..try relaxing in a darkened room with music and candles.....

Since this usually only happens when my sinuses are really bad, I decided one time to try Dramamine thinking that my eustachian tube might be causing the problem--and the pain went away! Being that you're going on an airplane trip maybe you'll be buying some of this anyway.. (I have to say though that I never had a sore throat with mine.

I was wondering if you all have any tips for avoiding sickness post-surgery. Did the scopolamine patch work for you? Zofran? I would love any advice to ease my mind! Thanks so much!!

s called Dramamine, and it helps prevent vomiting, dizziness, and other symptoms caused by motion sickness. You can find it at usually any chemist or pharmacy (I live in England so we say chemist!) Here is a link to the official website of the Dramamine medicine: http://dramamine.com/ I hope this helps!

Has anyone ever tried Dramamine for migraines or other types of headaches?

I have had heart palpitations that started after taking a high dose of Dramamine (Dimenhydrinate). I noticed the palpitations and a racing heartbeat right after taking the pills. I was scared, but thought it would be fine in the morning. They never went away. That was three months ago. I can describe it as a "skipped beat" and then a really hard beat. Thump, thump thump....pause....THUMP. I can feel it in my neck and throat. It also disrupts my breathing rhythm.

D-tubocurarine, scopolamine, decamethonium, resperpine. X-Ray Contrasts and Agents: Radiographic dyes, gallamine. Venoms: Snakebites, bee stings, jellyfish stings. Histamine Containing Foods: Parmesan, Blue, and Roquefort cheeses, spinach, eggplant, some red wine, tuna, mackeral, bonita, skipjack. Histamine Releasing Foods: Ethanol, egg white, crustaceans (crayfish, lobsters), chocolate, strawberries, tomatoes, citrus.

You can safely take Dramamine during pregnancy. It doesn't hurt the pregnancy at all and it's an OTC drug. it'll help with the nausea. ALso, if tums dont work for heart burn, then you need to look into Zantac or preferably the generic brand Ranatadine. it's about 1/4 the price. Try these two and a cup of warm tea and see how that helps.!

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