 Your Prescription to Prevent Motion Sickness |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Scopace The following questions were submitted by people who are not affiliated with Hope Pharmaceuticals. Would like to try Scopace. Can I order it from you without a prescription? If not, then how specifically should my physician write a prescription and where should I send the prescription to get it filled? Want to try this product ASAP. The following answer was provided: Thank you for your interest in Scopace tablets. This medication is indicated to prevent motion sickness and is available by prescription only through pharmacies nationwide. Therefore, you must obtain a prescription from your doctor and have it filled at pharmacy of your choice. I respectfully suggest that you print the online product information, share it with your doctor, and discuss whether Scopace would be beneficial for your needs. My Doctor is Not Aware of Scopace I found your page (www.motionsickness.net/reviews.html) while looking for information on alternatives to the scopolamine patch. Is Scopace still available? When I asked my doctor if scopolamine came in a pill form he was not aware of it. Please let me know. I would like to pass the information on to him. Thank you. The following answer was provided: Thank you for your inquiry regarding Scopace tablets. This medication is available by prescription through pharmacies nationwide. Please print the online information at www.motionsickness.net to share with your doctor and discuss whether Scopace would be beneficial for your needs. I invite your doctor to call us toll-free at (800) 755-9595 if any questions arise. I am confused about the availability of Scopace tablets. I live in the Houston area, the "home of the astronauts," and I cannot find a pharmacy that stocks these tablets. The pharmacy (Walgreens) could not find them listed in their computer and did find a reference on microfiche and said they are so old that they are not easy to get from their distributor. I went on a 10 day research sea cruise in the Caribbean last week and just before I left I had to change my prescription for Scopace tablets to the patch. Do you know anything about the distribution of Scopace tablets in the Houston area? Seems to me you are missing a big market here. The following answer was provided: Thank you for your message regarding the availability of Scopace tablets. We distribute this medication nationwide through regional drug wholesalers and distributors. There are several wholesalers in Texas that carry this medication. Information on Scopace availability that would assist a pharmacist in obtaining a supply is posted online at www.motionsickness.net/available.html. The database that I believe was used by your pharmacist does not cross reference all branded medications with their corresponding generic names. Based on the description you provided, I discern that the pharmacist searched the database for "scopolamine tablets" and consequently missed the reference to "Scopace". Let me confirm that our product is presently available and is listed as "Scopace" in the major pharmacy databases including Medispan and Facts & Comparisons. It is unfortunate that your pharmacist did not call me toll-free at (800) 755-9595 when questions arose regarding the availability of Scopace tablets. If called, I would have been able to correct any misinformation regarding product availability, identified local distributors, and even offered to drop-ship product directly to the pharmacy. If questions persist with your local pharmacy, a supply of Scopace can be obtained from Steven's Pharmacy (a mail order pharmacy in Costa Mesa, California - toll free number 800-352-3784) or from Drugstore.Com (affiliated with Rite Aid, toll free number 800-378-4786. A patient called for a prescription for Scopace. What is the dosing interval? The following answer was provided: Thank you for your inquiry regarding Scopace tablets. Each dose provides approximately 8 hours of travel comfort; consequently, it would be appropriate to consider a dosing schedule of every 8 hours as needed. I just recently had a prescription filled for Scopace, but the filling pharmacist wasn't familiar with it, so he specified on the instructions "Use as directed." Could you send me the dosage info? Thank you in advance. The following answer was provided: In response to your inquiry, I refer you to the prescribing information that is posted at www.motionsickness.net. Note that when used to prevent motion sickness, Scopace is typically prescribed 1 - 2 tablets, begin 1 hour before travel. Each dose provides approximately 8 hours of travel comfort. I respectfully suggest that you confirm the prescribing instructions with your doctor before you begin taking the medication. I have a question about the Scopace tablets. I currently take anywhere from 1/2 to 1 tablet to prevent motion sickness when I play some sports - particularly basketball. Most of the time it works, but when it doesn't I am not sure if it got into my system quickly enough. Should this be taken on an empty stomach or with food? What about water, a lot? I need instructions to achieve the quickest absorption. Sometimes I only take the pill shortly before I play. Thanks very much. The following answer was provided: Thank you for your inquiry regarding Scopace tablets. The tablets begin dissolving within 15 minutes and typically start providing effect within an hour after ingesting. The following ideas may hasten the absorption of this medication: 1. Take the medication on an empty stomach. If there is food in the stomach, the medication may mix with the food and be absorbed gradually in the small intestine instead of in the stomach. 2. Before taking the medication, crush or dissolve the tablet. (If you crush the tablet, place the tablet pieces in a glass of water to facilitate swallowing.) This will reduce the time required for the active ingredient to be released and available for absorption. Even if you follow the above steps, please be aware that some time will be required to ensure that sufficient medication is absorbed to exert its effect. You may wish to discuss this matter with your doctor or pharmacist to confirm these ideas and seek additional thoughts. Can you please explain the difference between this product and OTC motion sickness drugs especially with regard to potency and side effects such as drowsiness. Thank you. The following answer was provided: Thank you for your interest in Scopace tablets. This medication is indicated to prevent motion sickness and is available by prescription through pharmacies nationwide. Scopace contains scopolamine, which is recognized in the medical literature as the most effective agent to prevent motion sickness. In response to your question regarding other agents, please note that over-the-counter (OTC) products are well suited for persons with modest conditions which can be resolved with self-medication. Prescription-strength medicine is intended for persons with moderate to severe conditions. A clinical study conducted by NASA researchers compared the efficacy of 16 different motion sickness remedies. This study not only documented that scopolamine was the most effective medicine, but also that its efficacy far surpassed that of OTC products. [References provided at www.motionsickness.net]. Hello! I have been reading "intensely" your reports, emails, and letters of praise about this medication. And I have a couple of questions... We recently bought a Chevy Tahoe only to learn I cannot ride in it unless I am driving and that's a bummer when more than our family is in it. Not to mention that my husband's a truck driver and begs us to go with him on trips. Anyway, this sounds great for sea sickness and flights, but we were wondering about the "car sick" and how it may help us? Thanks so much for your time and any response you may provide. The following answer was provided: Thank you for your inquiry in Scopace tablets. This medication is indicated to prevent motion sickness, irrespective whether you are riding in a boat, car, airplane, or train. I just read the information about Scopace as a relief for motion sickness. I get motion sick and am considering living on a yacht. Please advise. Is Scopace still an option for me? I eagerly await some information from you. Thank you for your time. The following answer was provided: Thank you for your interest in Scopace tablets. This medication is indicated to help prevent motion sickness. The goal of therapy is to take as little medication as is necessary. Since we acclimate to motion over time, you may require a higher dose initially than you would after several days. It may even be possible that you would not need motion sickness medication after you adjust to the new conditions. This medication may be well suited for your intended use because you and your doctor can adjust the dose to meet your ongoing needs. I respectfully suggest that you print the online product information at www.motionsickness.net and share it with your doctor to discuss whether Scopace would be beneficial for you. I've always had problems with motion sickness. Being in the back of cars, small planes, and on boats causes problems. Recently, I started diving but I have real concerns about continuing this due to the getting sick. Last week I went on my first deep dive. This creates a problem because of the surface intervals on multiple dives. The waiting while anchored can be a problem even on a calm day. I've used the patch (which helps) until it washes off. The last time I took the a "Less Drowsy" OTC medicine and ginger which helped modestly as I had to keep the land in sight. I am looking for something to help but you have me worried due to possible side effects. Usually I do not feel mild side effects in medications other than drowsiness. Is Scopace an option for me while diving? I need something that truly works. The following answer was provided: Thank you for your inquiry regarding Scopace tablets. This medication is indicated to prevent motion sickness and is available by prescription through pharmacies nationwide. Motion sickness medications may cause drowsiness to varying degrees, including scopolamine. The incidence of this side effect is dose-related with scopolamine: namely, the higher the dose, the greater the likelihood of experiencing drowsiness. We urge caution when taking Scopace, even at low doses, if one is participating in dangerous activities such as diving. Medicine that causes drowsiness may impair your concentration and impact your safety while diving. Therefore, I respectfully suggest that you print the online product information and discuss with your doctor whether Scopace would be beneficial. If you and your doctor believe that this medication would be beneficial, please ask your doctor to consider whether a trial taken while at home may be appropriate to determine whether you are prone to develop drowsiness with a particular dose. I have some Scopace left over from August 2000. I was wondering if I can use the leftovers next week, or if I should call in a new prescription. Thank you for your attention to this matter. The following answer was provided: Thank you for your inquiry regarding Scopace tablets. This medication, like all others, is packaged with an expiration date after which it should not be taken. The expiration date should be listed on the prescription label generated by the pharmacy. If the expiration date for the medication has already passed, I must respectfully suggest that you obtain a fresh supply of medication. Will taking Scopace effect my prostate during flight and make it difficult to urinate? The following answer was provided: Thank you for your inquiry regarding Scopace tablets. This medication is contraindicated for persons with prostatic hypertrophy. Therefore, if you have prostatic hypertrophy, you should not use this medication. I recommend that you confer with your doctor to discusss the treatment options available to you. I am going on a cuise in January and tend to experience motion sickness. On our last cruise I took an OTC motion sickness medicine. I experienced tiredness, even with the non-drowsy kind. On this site [www.motionsickness.net] the side effects listed tiredness. Under warnings, it was advised not to drink alcohol. This would be somewhat inconvenient on a cruise. I don't plan on binging by any means, but would like to enjoy some mild social drinking. Any advice? I was considering the patch until I read about this new medication [SCOPACE]. Thank you in advance. The following answer was provided: Thank you for your interest in Scopace tablets. As you noted, this medication is indicated to prevent motion sickness and is available by prescription through pharmacies nationwide. Motion sickness medications can cause drowsiness, including Scopace. This side effect is "dose-related" with scopolamine: the higher the dose take, the greater the likelihood of developing drowsiness. At the low suggested dosages of one or two tablets per dose, the risk of developing drowsiness may be modest. Nevertheless, it warrants caution. To determine one's sensitivity to this medication, a patient (with the agreement of one's doctor) may consider taking a dose at home and monitoring oneself for any reaction. This concern for drowsiness is the reason why patients are warned not to drive, operate dangerous machinery, or do other things that require alertness while using scopolamine. Patients should also avoid using alcohol while taking scopolamine because of the cumulative sedating effects of both products. Since scopolamine tablets provide travel comfort for approximately 8 hours, it is possible for persons on a cruise to take medication when needed and avoid the medication at other times (for example, while on land). Since these issues are very important, I respectfully suggest that you print the online product information at www.motionsickness.net, share it with your doctor, and discuss whether Scopace would be beneficial for your needs. I recently got a prescription for Scopace from my doctor, because of an upcoming cruise I am going on. On the sheet that came with the prescription, one of the cautions was not to overexert or overheat yourself because of possible heat stroke. I work out regularly including lifting weights, and was planning on continuing this on the cruise. Is this something I should be concerned with? Thanks! The following answer was provided: Thank you for your inquiry regarding Scopace tablets. Scopolamine is documented to reduce sweat production. This effect is dose related and typically associated with doses above that prescribed for motion sickness. Given the nature of the exercise activity that you described, it may be prudent to talk with your doctor to determine what is appropriate for your needs. Your doctor may recommend that you take a trial dose while at home to observe whether you experience any side effects. I am a 70 year old woman with a history of motion sickness. I am going on a cruise and would like to be sure I do not get sick. I have used the patch many years ago and it did work. I now have atrial fibrilation and when I asked my doctor for the patch he said he could not give it to me. Please advise if it is safe for me to take Scopace or the patch. Your prompt reply would be appreciated. Thank you. The following answer was provided: Thank you for your inquiry regarding Scopace tablets. Your doctor is correct that scopolamine should be used with caution by patients with cardiac disease. In response to your inquiry, please understand that I cannot provide specific medical advice regarding your condition. However, your questions warrant discussion with your doctor. I recommend that you print the online product information at www.motionsickness.net, share it with your doctor, and discuss whether a trial prescription of a low dose of medication may be beneficial. Good morning! My daughter who is 14 has been having alot of abdominal pain and her pediatrician prescribed Scopace 0.4 mg 3x's a day. I have a question, I was reading at your website that it is for travel/motion sickness. Have you heard of it being prescribed for abdominal pain? Thanks so much for your time. The following answer was provided: Thank you for your inquiry regarding Scopace tablets. In addition to preventing motion sickness, Scopace is indicated to "inhibit excessive motility and hypertonus of the gastrointestinal tract in such conditions as the irritable colon syndrome, mild dysentery, diverticulitis, pylorospasm, and cardiospasm." Although the description of your daughter's condition is limited, it may be consistent with this additional indication, thereby prompting your doctor to use the medication to provide relief. I respectfully suggest that you maintain contact with your doctor and report your daughter's response to treatment so that an appropriate dose for her needs is determined. I am trying to get Scopace through my doctor for an upcoming fishing trip. I am extremely susceptable to motion sickness, having gotten very sick (nausea and vomiting) on every trip I have ever been on. I hope Scopace will help. Early this year, I had a bout with diverticulitis. I have since recovered although as I understand it the diverticula will remain in the intestine. I wanted to make sure that I would be able to take Scopace safely with this condition. I am an otherwise very healthy and active 36 year old male in very good physical condition. Please let me know if you know of any reason why I shouldn't take Scopace. Thanks much. The following answer was provided: Thank you for your inquiry regarding Scopace tablets. Diverticuli are not listed as a contraindication precluding the use of this medication. In contrast, the medication is indicated for the inhibition of excess motility of the gastrointestinal tract in conditions including diverticulitis. Nevertheless, it is prudent to discuss this matter with your doctor and ask whether a trial dose while at home would be warranted. |
