hannahsmomtoo Posted August 28, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Good morning everyone.. Can someone tell me the NAME of the seasickness patch? ( Is there 2 ? ) I am trying to price it through my pharmacy/ insurance .. Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-state girl Posted August 28, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2012 http://transdermscop.com/ Here is the brand name for the patch. It's always worked for me, but some people have undesired reactions. I would recommend not wearing them for more than about 5 days. I went on a 10 day cruise, and replaced them as directed for the whole time. I ended up getting land sick, and feeling drugged for the next week once I removed the patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted August 28, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted August 28, 2012 http://transdermscop.com/ Here is the brand name for the patch. It's always worked for me, but some people have undesired reactions. I would recommend not wearing them for more than about 5 days. I went on a 10 day cruise, and replaced them as directed for the whole time. I ended up getting land sick, and feeling drugged for the next week once I removed the patch. Yep.. I have read a zillion threads about the pros and cons.. thank you.. Lord knows if my insurance mafia will even cover it... ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 28, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Works wonderful for me. Maybe if you weight less than 100 lbs or children should not use a full patch? It actually has the same meds in it as pills .. it just lasts a full 3 days at max power (lasts longer to me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted August 28, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Works wonderful for me. Maybe if you weight less than 100 lbs or children should not use a full patch? It actually has the same meds in it as pills .. it just lasts a full 3 days at max power (lasts longer to me). Morning FF Well the under 100lbs is not an issue for me.. :rolleyes: and I am sticking with Bonine for my teenager regardless. Not sure if I will even need it, but I have been seasick in the past and I intend to embark fully prepared :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted August 28, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yuppa - Transderm Scop or Scopolamine patches. Not a fan but they do work, especially in extreme cases/rough seas...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 28, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Morning FF Well the under 100lbs is not an issue for me.. :rolleyes: and I am sticking with Bonine for my teenager regardless. Not sure if I will even need it, but I have been seasick in the past and I intend to embark fully prepared :D I think the chewable bonine is just as good, it just doesnt last as long. same meds are in the patch. I like the chewable bonine as it gets right in my system fast. I wait until Im seasick to take it.. and it cures me in a minute or less.. as soon as it starts dissolving in my stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted August 28, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I think the chewable bonine is just as good, it just doesnt last as long. same meds are in the patch. I like the chewable bonine as it gets right in my system fast. I wait until Im seasick to take it.. and it cures me in a minute or less.. as soon as it starts dissolving in my stomach. I wasn't aware it was the same meds.. same active ingredients? I wonder if I need to even bother with a patch RX then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toribug Posted August 28, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 28, 2012 runs 30-50.00 an also depens on insurance. Mine gave me the worst case of double vision, I coulnt read my watch. But I still ordered it just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted August 28, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I think the chewable bonine is just as good, it just doesnt last as long. same meds are in the patch. I like the chewable bonine as it gets right in my system fast. I wait until Im seasick to take it.. and it cures me in a minute or less.. as soon as it starts dissolving in my stomach. Not sure where you got that info. Bonine is meclizine, an antihistamine. The Transderm Scop patch is scopolamine, an anti-cholinergic. There is an oral form of scopolamine, though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 28, 2012 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Not sure where you got that info. Bonine is meclizine, an antihistamine. The Transderm Scop patch is scopolamine, an anti-cholinergic. There is an oral form of scopolamine, though.... OK thanks for clearing this up. I know I had read that you could take it orally, didnt know it was a different med though. I only have 2 patches left in the box from 2006.. once they are gone, they are gone. they still work lol. I have only used the patches in extreme cases of rough hurricane water... like 24 ft waves rocking the bed so you almost fall out... otherwise, I just use bonine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holders3 Posted August 28, 2012 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2012 2006???? I'd ask a local pharmacist if the active ingredients would still be effective after 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstTimeCruisr Posted August 28, 2012 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Has anyone heard of Motion eaze it's in a Liquid form It sales at wallyworld for like $3 ???Does it work? I really don't want to go to doc. For patch.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holders3 Posted August 28, 2012 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I've found that different products that are effective for one person aren't for another. The patch was somewhat effective but bothered me with dry mouth and wooziness. Dramamine has never worked for me. Wrist bands, don't think they worked. Meclizine, the active ingredient in Bonine did work last time I needed it so that's what I'll take this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted August 28, 2012 #15 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Has anyone heard of Motion eaze it's in a Liquid form It sales at wallyworld for like $3 ???Does it work? I really don't want to go to doc. For patch.:( Herbal oil - be careful if you have sensitivity to salicylates as the birch oil contains that. You could also get generic Meclizine from the wally world pharmacy - should be less than $5 for a 100-ct bottle but they will most likely need to order it. No script needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted August 28, 2012 Author #16 Share Posted August 28, 2012 UGH $80 for patch I really don't want to give ANYONE $80 weeks before we cruise.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted August 28, 2012 Author #17 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Bonine it is ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusing Nut Posted August 28, 2012 #18 Share Posted August 28, 2012 UGH $80 for patch I really don't want to give ANYONE $80 weeks before we cruise.... My insurance co pay was 10.00. I do not know the cost without insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted August 28, 2012 Author #19 Share Posted August 28, 2012 My insurance co pay was 10.00. I do not know the cost without insurance. yea the $80 IS my copay... awesome. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghGirlee Posted August 28, 2012 #20 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I start taking the GINGER capsules, 4 days before I cruise and keep taking them until I disembark. I take 1 before breakfast and 1 before dinner. They work like a charm and I never had any issues or side effects. Very cheap also:D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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