scopolamine diving

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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!!

To what depth? Cave diving? Wreck diving? Probably not, providing decompression protocols are religiously adhered to, but this is a question for a diver-physician who is intimately familiar with your particular history.

I've gone diving many times with HCV, both before and during tx. Last dive was Feb 20, 2008 during week 24 of 48. My doctors will let me dive as long as my hemoglobin remains above 10 (so I'm not on rescue drugs). Take it easy and you should be fine. I ditch and don in the water, and make sure the divemaster is aware in advance that I'm doing chemo. I keep my DAN membership current and only dive with reputable operators, and I don't dive in really cold water during tx.

I had asked this question before, but never really god an answer and I haven't done this yet so I wanted to see what the proper medical opinion was. I'm 35, have a history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart palpitations (I'm on medicine for all three). I'm considering taking a scuba diving class and I've seen various recommendations stating a person with a history of heart disease MAY have to have a stress test before scuba diving.

My Brother is a qualified Diver and he said that you would be in dire trouble if you suddenly experienced chest pains while diving, even at 15 feet. Even with a good diving buddy to watch you, the risks are too great unless a Doctor clears you. If you had a mechanical valve fitted, then you will be on a form of warfarin, which is a blood thinner not recommended for diving. I know it's a bit late, but you should really have spoke to a Doctor first.

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.

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.

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.

its true we only live once,but i would not risk to be even worse with things like diving and rollercoaster rides.but as i told u thats my opinion.i hope people can answer u who actually did this adventure.may i ask with what age they discovered chiari 2?how are ur symptoms now?anyhow i am glad u r still able to travel and enjoy life.

have no idea - but I don't think to be problems. I was doing scuba diving in the period that I don't know about HBV, and I plan to do more :) have fun!

Hi, I'm a 35 year old male with a history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and rapid heart beats. All of which are mostly under control by medicine, although my bp is occassionally borderline and I do occasionally have rapid heart beats. I'm considering taking a scuba diving class and was wondering if I should consult my physician before taking the course.

I recently recently went scuba diving with sharks. It was my first dive and I was incredibly nervous. I was down at about 6metres for 30 minutes. I was breathing quite deeply and rapidly at times and whilst down there had a sharp pain in my chest every inhale I took. When I got out I felt faint and dizzy, my joint ache and the pain in my chest worsened.

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Zofran 8 mg that dissolve and scopolamine patches the only thing that saved me.

I had an anueryism clipped and decompression surgery for Chiari Malformation 1. Is the pressure from scuba diving going to be an issue? It is one of the things on my life's list of things to do.

I've gone scuba diving several times during tx. (Even got my Advanced Open Water Cert during tx, just before Christmas.) I check with my doctor first about recent lab results, suggest you do the same. If you dive, do what you can to conserve energy. Ditch and don your gear in the water, dive the tables conservatively and listen to the safety briefing for the location of oxygen on the dive boat.

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