Scopolamine Prescription Online

Scopolamine - Overview

Scopolamine is a prescription medication sometimes prescribed to help prevent nausea and vomiting from motion sickness. Push Health can connect people who might need a scopolamine prescription with a licensed medical provider who can prescribe the medication to a local or delivery pharmacy when appropriate to do so.

What Is Scopolamine Used For?

Scopolamine, marketed under the name Transderm Scop and others, is sometimes prescribed to people to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness. Specifically, scopolamine helps prevent motion sickness before travel (e.g. on cars, boats, planes) and is sometimes used to prevent nausea and vomiting postoperatively.

Scopolamine belongs to a class of medications known as anticholinergics and blocks acetylcholine effects in the brain's vomiting and vestibular pathways. The medication has sedative, antiemetic, and amnestic effects. It is not a general "stomach flu" treatment and is not the same as over-the-counter meclizine or dimenhydrinate.

Scopolamine - Dosage and Cost

Typically, a scopolamine patch contains 1.5 mg scopolamine and is designed to deliver the medication over 72 hours. It is often used as follows (consult your medical provider and the package insert for exact instructions):

• Apply one patch to clean, dry, hairless skin behind one ear
• Apply at least 4 hours before the activity
• Leave on up to 3 days
• Wash hands with soap and water after applying or removing

The patch should not be cut and heating pads or prolonged high heat over the patch should be avoided.

Scopolamine patches are considered moderately affordable, costing approximately $7 per patch at many pharmacies. Insurance coverage and medication coupons may be available to help with costs.

Can I Buy a Scopolamine Patch Online?

Scopolamine requires a prescription and is not available over the counter in the United States. Through Push Health, people can request a scopolamine prescription online and, when appropriate, get it prescribed to a nearby or delivery pharmacy.

Scopolamine - Side Effects

Scopolamine can cause side effects such as dry mouth, drowsiness, blurred vision, dilated pupils, dizziness, and constipation but is generally tolerated well. After several days of use, some people can feel unwell when the patch comes off (discuss removal timing with your medical provider). The medication can cause more significant side effects in some people:

• Confusion, hallucinations, or agitation (higher risk in older adults)
• Urinary retention
• Worsening of narrow-angle glaucoma
• Increased effects with other anticholinergic or sedating drugs

Remove the patch and seek care for eye pain, vision loss, inability to urinate, severe confusion, or signs of a serious allergic reaction. Avoid alcohol while using the medication. Discuss any questions or concerns about the medication with a medical provider before use.

How to Get Scopolamine with Push Health

1. Complete a brief health intake. Describe your travel or nausea concern, eye health and other medical history, and other medicines you are taking.
2. Connect with a licensed medical provider. A provider will review whether a scopolamine patch or another medication is appropriate. Same-day consultations available.
3. Receive your prescription. If approved, the prescription will be sent to the pharmacy of your choice. No routine office visit required.
4. Apply the patch. Use the patch as directed. Wash your hands, avoid alcohol and driving if drowsy, and remove the patch as instructed. Follow up with your medical provider if you have questions.

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More Scopolamine Patch Information

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