Over a hundred plus charters I have dealt with this constantly with the friends I have invited. The only thing that really ever worked was the scopolamine patch. This looks like it might be a much better option. If anyone tries it please report back!
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Go to
http://www.scopace.com/ Comparing SCOPACE to the scopolamine patch, please note the following important differences:
1. Dosing Flexibility: You should receive the precise amount of medication that you require. You can adjust the dose of SCOPACE for your individual needs. In contrast, the patch provides only a fixed dose. One fixed dose may not be appropriate for all people. Generally, a larger person requires more medication than a smaller person.
2. Greater Efficacy: Oral scopolamine was twice as effective as topical in preventing motion sickness in a study conducted for NASA.2 A separate study reported that motion-induced symptoms decreased 75% with oral scopolamine but only 63% with topical scopolamine.8 Scopolamine was not absorbed well across the skin in 29% of patients tested.3 Indeed, variable absorption and possible underdosage of large patients may have contributed to the report that topical scopolamine is effective in relieving motion sickness, sea sickness in only 50-74% of users.
3. Lower Incidence of Side Effects: Common side effects associated with topical scopolamine include dry mouth (occurring in about two-thirds of people) and drowsiness (occurring in less than one-sixth of people).4 The occurrence of side effects was reported as more frequent with topical scopolamine when compared with an equivalent tablet dose.5 Side effects may be minimized with the dosing flexibility available with SCOPACE: take the lowest dose needed to achieve the desired travel comfort.
4. Faster Onset of Action: SCOPACE dissolves within minutes for quick GI absorption and onset of effect. In contrast, effective drug concentration is not achieved until some 6-8 hours after the patch is applied.
5. Shorter Duration of Action: With its duration of approximately 8 hours, SCOPACE is well suited for short periods of travel. It can also be considered for longer periods of travel during which one may acclimate to the motion and need less medication over time.
6. Cost Effective: One dose of SCOPACE is less than 10% of the cost of a scopolamine patch.
7 SCOPACE is very cost-effective and covered by most health insurance plans -- making its cost reimbursable or limited to only a modest co-payment.
One last thing, I went to my doctor and asked for him to prescribe Scopace. He told me it wasn't in his book, so it must have been taken off the market. I told him his book was old and gave him the web address. It is not commonly prescribed and I don't blame my doctor.
How much you pay, depends on your prescription plan. I paid $15.00 for 90 pills. A STEAL compared to the cost of the patch.
Again, this is from the web site (
http://www.scopace.com/available.html)
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