scopolamine skin patches

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.

Scopolamine is one of a group of drugs called anti-cholinergics. It is used primarily for the prevention of motion sickness. It can cause dryness of saliva and mucus and might help reduce the amount of mucous. You state that your asthma is, "...always out of control because of all this mucus". That could be true, especially if the mucus originates in the upper airways, rather than your lungs.

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

In that light I might try scopolamine- skin patches are sold over the counter and are placed on the skin behind the ear-- place your right over the.... that was going to be a joke, sorry-- they don't have to be on any particular area of skin, even though many people think they go behind the ear to affect motion centers there.. but that spot is chosen only because it is a good area with little hair to get in the way.

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.

s PCP) prescribed scopolamine patches, which were the nearest I ever got to relief, but the neuromaniac said to stop all anti-dizzy drugs, or else the vestibular rehabilitation therapy would be thwarted. Well, I stopped the scopolamine, but the VRT still had no significant impact after four weeks.

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?

Exercise, heat, skin friction, hot baths, hot drinks, cold exposure (especially swimming), sunlight, emotional stress, spicy foods. Medicines, oral and injected: Aspirin, alcohol (in cough compounds and pediatric elixers), morphine, codeine, dextromethorphan (“DM” in cough compounds), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, procaine, opiates (codeine, Demerol, morphine), thiamine, high molecular weight polymers (dextran). Medicines, topical: Topical antibiotics containing polymyxin B.

get a hold of an antifungal shampoo/body wash.

I have been getting light brown skin patches on my lower cheeks (lower jaw, about midway to the ear) my chest (mid sternum) and my dorsal lower arm just cephalic to the wrist. These patches of tawny colored skin seem to be enlarging, and while they are exposed to the sun I felt they may be diet or Thyroid related. My first thought was that they were related to a vitamin or mineral deficiency. I currently take Liothionine (Sp?. IE:T-3) and Synthroid, Thyroid replacements.

Lot of children get this and its noticed at the end of summer, one cause could be called Pityriasis alba means (,white scaly patches) very common after summer skin exposure ,cheeks, face upper trunk ,upper arms .the patches are dry with very fine scales ..put daily moisturiser on , Aquaphor is good .Other cause is a fungal infection called tinea versicolor, this is most common in young adolescents.may need some treatment ask the Doctor about this one ..nothing to worry about ..

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.

They are appear to have a circular/semi-circular shape. The shik has become lighter in these patches. These patches are not itchy, not raised, not dry/rough, and not firm. I feel fine, no fever, other rash, not taking meds, and no swollen lymph nodes. I'm in good health with no major illness in my past. I'm 24 year old, white male. I've recently started back at hockey, but I'm not sure if my equipment is causing it.

Hello, One possibility for these dark red patches can be pityriasis rosea. Pityriasis rosea is a common human skin disease which presents as numerous patches of pink or red oval rash. The rash may be accompanied by low-grade headache, fever, nausea and fatigue and itching. Initially, a primary plaque, called a herald patch, is seen. Then it is followed by a distinctive, generalized rash 1-2 weeks later.

hi, i have a problem with my skin and am not sure whether or not it is allergies or just plain mosquito bites. around April, i have a little flea problem but that was taken care. however i keep getting itchy spots or patches, they are not like bed bug bites or fleas, since i get one itchy rash spot every four or three days. By mid May, the spots or patches stop appearing.

I just started getting dry patches of skin on my face and neck anyone else having this issue?

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?

About a week ago (last wed.) I started to see 4 red patches on my abdomen. Within 1a couple of days smaller red spots followed around that aread. During the last weekend my back torso and arms became covered with small red spots, like little bumps. Almost all of them are small with some occasional bigger patches. I took a snapshot if that can help. In addition: * it never really itched, only now it started a little but it's very mild. Almost nothing.

It is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin are destroyed. As a result, white patches appear on the skin in different parts of the body. Diagnosis can be confirmed by external examination, blood tests to check skin cell count for melanocytes and biopsy of the skin patches. Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Warm regards.

I was really sick to my stomach the morning I was to fly home so I asked for NS to call in a sticker and I have been fine since (3 days now). I am just wondering if those with nausea problems have tried transderm scopolamine 1.5 mg dis. I think I am going to talk to my PCP about it tomorrow it says it is a anticholinergic agent used for preventing nausea and vomiting associted with motion sickness and recovery from anesthesia and surgery.

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.

Iv had these browny coloured patches under my eyes for a couple days now , does any1 else get this and does any1 know what it is ?

flare ups this time of year red around cheeks and nose and red patches on forehead running into my scalp need help

Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin are destroyed. As a result, white patches appear on the skin in different parts of the body. Diagnosis can be confirmed by external examination, blood tests to check skin cell count for melanocytes and biopsy of the skin patches. My sincere advice is to consult a dermatologist and get both these possibilities evaluated. Hope it helps.

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!!

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