I am also a physician who practices internal medicine and pediatrics. I guess my experience in prescribing these medications has been quite different. I have used Scopolamine in the past and it only gave me a dry mouth. I have prescribed it for patients who later were grateful that they had received it, as it worked wonders for their sea sickness. It obviously has potential side effects, just like any medication that is prescribed or product you purchase over the counter.
If I informed everyone on here about all the side effects I have seen with medications like Compazine (neurologic side effects), Phenergan , and Meclizine (Antivert), you wouldn't want to take those either. So, bottom line, talk to your MD about it. If he's worth anything, he will inform you of potential side effects of ALL these medications and. based on your history and previous reactions, will recommend what he/she thinks is best for you. I can't imagine a legitimate physician steering you down the wrong path on purpose (especially if he/she has your best interests in mind).
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I am also a physician who practices internal medicine and pediatrics. I guess my experience in prescribing these medications has been quite different. I have used Scopolamine in the past and it only gave me a dry mouth. I have prescribed it for patients who later were grateful that they had received it, as it worked wonders for their sea sickness. It obviously has potential side effects, just like any medication that is prescribed or product you purchase over the counter.
If I informed everyone on here about all the side effects I have seen with medications like Compazine (neurologic side effects), Phenergan , and Meclizine (Antivert), you wouldn't want to take those either. So, bottom line, talk to your MD about it. If he's worth anything, he will inform you of potential side effects of ALL these medications and. based on your history and previous reactions, will recommend what he/she thinks is best for you. I can't imagine a legitimate physician steering you down the wrong path on purpose (especially if he/she has your best interests in mind).