On 27 Dec, 18:54, danlj wrote:
On Dec 27, 12:33 pm, Ian wrote:

On 26 Dec, 19:36, Wayne Hoover wrote:

Scopolamine not only causes tiredness it can also cause blurred vision
and dilates the the pupils which are also reasons not to use it while
flying.

Indeed - if one is so affected. If one is not so affected, no problem.

As a physician and aviation medical examiner I wish to demur as
clearly as possible from any recommendation to use scopalamine for
motion sickness while flying.

You go right ahead, and welcome.

I never have felt the need to use a patch while flying because,
although I am plagued by sea-sickness, I have never had any
significant problems in the air. If I did start to suffer air-
sickness, however, I would cheerfully consider using Scopaderm TTS
patches. They are available in the UK as an over-the-counter medicine,
and the relevant warning simply says (and I quote) "This medication
causes drowsiness which may continue the next day. If affected do not
drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink."

Note that "if affected". As I wrote before, I have spent months of my
life wearing these patches and have noticed no side effects at all,
save a slightly dry mouth which is useful reassurance that the patch
is active.

I'm not a doctor (well, not your sort). I'm not making any
recommendations. I am, however an experienced user of Scopaderm, and I
have a healthy desire to preserve my own life.

Best wishes,

Ian