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Old December 29th 07, 08:16 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Scopalamine and piloting

On Dec 29, 3:35*am, Ian wrote:
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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.

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Who is going to judge if you are affected? Judging ourselves is the
hardest thing to do.