Jagg3003 Posted May 9, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I have not been on a cruise in at least 6 years, but am booked on one in September! I have always been probe to motion sickness. The last cruise I took, I had gotten the prescription patch that you place by your ear, and it worked like a charm. I have seen patches that appear to be the same on Amazon, etc.. Are these the same thing? Are these patches now over the counter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted May 9, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I have not been on a cruise in at least 6 years, but am booked on one in September! I have always been probe to motion sickness. The last cruise I took, I had gotten the prescription patch that you place by your ear, and it worked like a charm. I have seen patches that appear to be the same on Amazon, etc.. Are these the same thing? Are these patches now over the counter? No, they are not the same. The scopolomine patch is prescription only (very potent, also, by the way). The patch on Amazon is an herbal product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted May 9, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Have your doctor write you a prescription for the same patch that you used 6 years ago. You knew it worked -- don't try something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted May 9, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 9, 2016 In Canada, the scop patch has always been over the counter, and they come in a pack of two. A co-worker decided that if one was good, two would be better (never read the instructions). He was hallucinating for a few hours after we got the patches off of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagg3003 Posted May 9, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted May 9, 2016 In Canada, the scop patch has always been over the counter, and they come in a pack of two. A co-worker decided that if one was good, two would be better (never read the instructions). He was hallucinating for a few hours after we got the patches off of him. Oh my, that's terrible! Well, thanks for the info, I will just go get a prescription for the same thing (and only use one at a time!)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted May 9, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Canada sells scop OTC? Pretty trippy . . . we need a wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakesregion Posted May 9, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) I highly recommend going the drug free method of using the wrist bands. They come in pairs, made of soft cotton and elastic with a small plastic pressure knob that goes against your inner wrist. I have worn them on numerous sailings many rather rough and never had any seasickness with them on. After about five minutes you will not know you have them on. They should be available at any drug store. And the best part is no worry about consuming adult beverages or reactions to drugs, patches etc. Not to also mention they cost under $12 for the pair, require no prescription and last forever. Mine are over 10 years of age. Edited May 9, 2016 by Lakesregion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted May 9, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Oh my, that's terrible! Well, thanks for the info, I will just go get a prescription for the same thing (and only use one at a time!)! If you find that you have had side effects of the patch before, or this time, there is a safe and effective way to decrease the dosage to mediate the side effects and see if the motion sickness benefit remains. DO NOT CUT THE PATCH IN TWO. Simply take a small, round band-aid and place it behind your ear. Place the scop patch half on the band-aid and half on your skin. Only the part on your skin will release the drug, so only half a dose at a time will be administered, and the patch will last twice as long. You can adjust dosage to balance side effects and benefits by moving the scop patch more or less onto the band-aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DashOhQ Posted May 10, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Canada sells scop OTC? Pretty trippy . . . we need a wall. It is called Transderm V. Works great. Available at Shoppers Drug mart, walmart, and I'm sure some other pharmacies as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted May 10, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 10, 2016 It is called Transderm V. Works great. Available at Shoppers Drug mart, walmart, and I'm sure some other pharmacies as well. Is scopolamine the active ingredient? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DashOhQ Posted May 10, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Is scopolamine the active ingredient? Yes it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMRPHRN Posted May 10, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I use the patch when cruising (and meclizine and the wrist band). I usually can leave the patch off after the first 3 days and just use the meclizine. I find they both make me very thirsty. I still feel the motion of the ship (when others do not seem to) and it makes me somewhat dizzy but not nauseous. It seems like a lot of medication but if you've never suffered from motion sickness you might not get it. It's worth the side effects to me to be able to enjoy cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenpstok Posted May 11, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 11, 2016 i just phoned my shoppers drug mart to see if they carry the transderm V patches as i didn't realize i could buy it over the counter and it is available for $17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riegal66 Posted May 11, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I have to use the Scopolamine patch since I get severe motion sickness. I got a box of 4 through my pharmacy for about $85 (with insurance). Yikes! Guess I need to move to Canada to get decent prices. Unfortunately, the one time I decided to forgo the patch and just use the wrist bands I was sick for 36 hours until the patch I had brought along for emergency use only started to work. If it worked for you before - don't tempt fate. Just use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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