Scopolamine bradycardia

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Avatar n tn 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?
Avatar n tn 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.
617846 tn?1231553233 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.
Avatar f tn 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.
746917 tn?1234571359 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.
Avatar m tn I've had a continuous issue with my heart rate dropping radically during exercise since April 2013, I am now 60 years old. I'm overall in good to excellent physical condition (5'11"/160 lbs.) as I exercise regularly, including weight training, cycling, and swimming. I first noticed an unexpected weakness in my legs during a spin class, and rapidly traced the issue to my heart rate. I now wear a heart rate monitor when exercising.
Avatar n tn 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?
Avatar f tn 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.
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar f tn 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!!
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar n tn If an underlying cause is not found, anticholinergic medication can help, such as atropine, scopolamine, or even benadryl. The blood in your sputum is concerning, this needs to be checked by your doctor since that does not commonly accompany sialorrhea.
Avatar f tn I went on a cruise this past weekend and decided to try the scopolamine motion sickness patch. I removed the patch after wearing it for a day and a half because I noticed my right eye had fully dilated. Its unclear if my eye was directly infected by me touching the patch and then my eye or if this was just a side effect (i don't remember touching my eye). My right eye has been dilated for four days now, each day going down a little.
Avatar f tn Zofran 8 mg that dissolve and scopolamine patches the only thing that saved me.
Avatar f tn http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/bradycardia-slow-heart-rate-overview#1 Unfortunately, acupuncture has no helpful effect on bradycardia.
Avatar n tn Would bradycardia be a help or a hindrance with regards to mitral regurgitation? bradycardia between 40-50 bpm awake but resting,lower when sleeping. MR of unknown severity....
Avatar f tn Is my bradycardia normal? Am I at risk of getting a worse (symptomatic) bradycardia? I never smoked, I never did drugs, I rarely drink alcohol. I weight around 154 lbs and I'm around 5.
Avatar m tn Has anyone tied the scopolamine patch to alleviate depression? I have been on so many different anti-depressants for over 15 years; nothing alleviates it. I heard that many people have had relief from the patch when no other drugs seem to work, but I am scared to try it after reading the posts above. Please let me know if you have tried this patch to alleviate depression and what your results were/are. Thank you.
Avatar f tn She prescribed scopolamine patch, did nothing. I told her my vision was getting blurry. I went to optometrist since I wear glasses, got new glasses just in case, no improvement. CT with contrast and inner ear normal. First neurologist said I have something like disembarkment syndrome but I did not disembarkment anything. She prescribed Clonazepam and a medrol pack, both of which did nothing.
Avatar n tn I just got my results from a cardiac event monitor. I have tachy-brady syndrome. Can anyone please explain these terms. Bradycardia with SVPB's? Ectopic atrial rhythm? Sinus bradycardia with junctional beats? Any info would be so helpful.
Avatar n tn I also have "bradycardia" with a resting HR of 48. My BP is also lower, in the 96/54 range. I have attributed mine to being a cyclist and runner, altho that has never been quantified. In terms of sleep apnea, I do not know if that would be the cause. If you have had the apnea for awhile, then I would be hesitant to link the 2 since it sounds like your HR just recently dropped. Your attempt to stop smoking (congrats!
Avatar f tn How dangerous is this condition my wife newly diagnosed bradycardia via holter monitor low was 44bpm high was 132bpm ive done some searching but im scared for my wife we just lost insurance and the county hospital cant see her till mid december any opinions would be greatly appreciated...
Avatar n tn d him for football this year but says he wants all test done again next year before he enters highschool. He also wrote down Bradycardia on the physical. The Cardiologist never said that before. I want to know if you think it's ok to let him play this year or should I have the test done this year. I'd never forgive myself if something happened.
Avatar m tn I developed severe bardycardia (36 bpm), which is what eventually led to the discovery of the lymes. I was wondering if anyone has had the severe bradycardia and after treatment for lymes the bradycardia is completely gone? I am currently on week 5 of the antibiotics and my heart rate is now in the mid to upper 50's at rest, a great improvement. I have been here for a couple weeks and was wondering if it will continue to improve as i have 7 more weeks on the antibiotics.