E-DRUG: Non-drowsy sea-sickness treatment (4)
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dear E-druggers,
In response to the question by Trouilloud, the antimuscarinic
anticholinergic drugs are best for seasickness prevention. Scopolamine is
the best but not on the model list because the seasickness indication for a
drug was never considered essential. Atropine is on the model list if you
want to limit your use to these drugs only. A very small dose given
frequently can prevent seasickness while limiting the anticholinergic side
effects.
regards
Marcus Reidenberg, MD
mmreid@med.cornell.edu
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