Patch

[alyce 61]

What does everyone know about the patch for nausea... My doctor ordered them for home if we need it... One patch lasts 72 hours and I am trying to see if I need it... It comes in a pack of three but the pharmacist will sell me one... My surgery is Wednesday august 27...was wondering if maybe Dramamine would the same thing ? Any feedback would be great... I'm getting nervous and excited ....

[mom24cuteboys 0]

Had surgery on the 22nd was given a patch and I have had no nausea.

[alyce 61]

Thank you ...

[BitterSweet* 835]

Use the patch; it's called a Scopalamine patch and it works wonders for nausea, if used before hand. Doesn't work as great after the fact.

Clarify if it's supposed to be just for after surgery, because what typically happens is the patch is placed behind your ear for 24 hrs, beginning the day of surgery. Also, the 72 hrs sounds a bit off. One patch is good for 24 hrs unless it's an elevated dose of the med. It works great for nausea but will cause you to have a very dry mouth and maybe even blurry vision while you use it - all of which are normal side effects. Good luck to you!