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Hello Phil Thanks for the info. I have just found that pills can be purchased as an alternative to the patch. They are obviously easier to match quantities to need. Regards Paul -----Original Message----- From: Phil Gesotti <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Saturday, April 10, 1999 11:11 PM Subject: Re: MOTION SICKNESS >Paul, > >I used the scopolamine patch about 5 years ago before my PD diagnosis. I >was on a 30 day sea test of a system. The patch works, but it has side >effects and should not be used more than 3 consecutive days per the >label. Side effects include blurred vision, dizziness and in some cases >mild additive dependency. If you develop dependency, you may experience >nausea and dizziness as you come down off the drug. > >I did experience blurred vision after 3 days, but the drug did work. I >developed a tolerance for the sea motion by the time I experienced the >side effects so I no longer required the medication. > >Although I wasn't nauseous, I did have an unsettled stomach for the >entire trip. This seems to be common in people that are prone to motion >sickness as a result of an over acid stomach. So take some antacids with >you. > >Enjoy your trip. > >Phil Gesotti 49\46 >