Scopoderm report.

[Colin_S]

Being one of life's seasickness sufferers and having been invited to make a channel crossing from Dover to Boulogne this weekend just gone, I decided to give these patches a try.
Previously I have used wristbands which had no effect and various pills which should carry a more appropriate drowsiness warning, e.g. you may fall asleep whilst still standing up if you take these pills.
So, having seen the forecast which was threatening up to F6 at times, I went in search of alternatives and ended up buying a pack of Scopoderm.
Result - did not feel even slightly queazy both days. Coming back we had apparant winds gusting to 30 kts right on the nose, conditions that would have slaughtered me another time.
At the best part of a fiver for one patch (they do last a few days though) they are not cheap but IMO worth every penny considering the alternatives. I'm certainly going to be using them again in future.
Only side effect I noticed was by the end of Sunday I was developing a raging thirst but not a hint of drowsiness.
Hope this helps fellow sufferers.

 

[TigaWave]

Congratulations, it is great when you find a cure...I've got the T shirt.

You can cut them in half and I've found they're still effective, this was on the advice of a GP friend.

 

[pugwash]

I agree, they're marvellous and I've used them for years. But watch out for side effects. When I remove a patch I sometimes see double, especially at close focus (eg, peering at a chart or compass) so I won't drive for several hours. And the US Coast Guard bans them because they can play havoc with your balance, especially if you go aloft (as in their training barque).

 

[DeeGee]

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I agree, they're marvellous and I've used them for years. But watch out for side effects. When I remove a patch I sometimes see double, especially at close focus (eg, peering at a chart or compass) so I won't drive for several hours. And the US Coast Guard bans them because they can play havoc with your balance, especially if you go aloft (as in their training barque).

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Then I shall have to try them again. I only tried them once, and they were fine for 10hrs, then I got sick for the next 10 (east coast bound for Breskens). The motion for most of the 20hrs was pretty rough, and would normally have done for me 9hrs before, but once I got sick, that was it. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Colin_S]

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When I remove a patch I sometimes see double so I won't drive for several hours.

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Well that explains why the M2 seemed extra busy coming home yesterday /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif


Oh, and thanks for the tip Tigawave

 

[Magic]

Tell me are we talking Sea Sickness on deck or below.

I find I feel ill when below (obvious reasons I guess) when the water is smooth or lumpy.

Funny thing is a couple of days out and I am fine! Don't even need to sit down in the head! (Or is that a seperate thread?)

 

[Colin_S]

Mostly down below, at least that's what usually gets me going. On one occassion on deck but that was a particularly rough trip and after a genoa peel in darkness which kept my eyes off the horizon for some time.
On a recent long passage, Majorca to Canaries, I was fine too.

 

[Porthandbuoy]

I've recommended Scopaderm patches a few times in these forums. They're also the dogs wotsits when it comes to hangover cures. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[cliff]

A wee jag of scopolamine works wonders but you cannot resist telling SHMO the truth. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Better than the patches is Hyoscine Hydrobromide tablets (0.3mg) - much cheaper and more effective IMHO.
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