[Harpoon]

I utilize the patches and its worth whatever ball busting comes my way. I very rarely use a full patch though....I cut them in half and apply 1/2 a patch the night before. I have yet to experince any type of motion sickness while on the patch. Side affects for me are dilated pupils and dry mouth....which is a small price to pay. With about 1-2 hours left in the trip I remove the patch for a more comfortable car ride home in the evening.

I've found over the years the following will also trigger motion sickness for me:
*Reading my phone while on the boat
*staying in a hot cabin or in a cabin in the belly like on a headboat (especially when anchored)
*headboat bathroom...although this would get me sick at the dock too
*Too much caffeine or acidic foods the night before morning of
*lack of fluids in my body...drink a lot of little sips throughout the trip

Its all very routine for me which I think helps the mental piece out now. Also...if you are think you are going to get sick I do 2 things:
*Keep my mind off of it by thinking about putty tang
*Force myself to heave over the rail and get it over with. Feel much better afterwards!

I believe it is not curable....some people will never understand what its like to be seasick either. But its all about your day of fun so do whats best for you!

How does this drug work?

Scopolamine belongs to a general class of drugs called anticholinergics (antimuscarinics), and is derived from belladonna. It appears to prevent nausea and vomiting by blocking messages that stimulate the part of the brain responsible for nausea and vomiting. It may help motion sickness by reducing the activity of nerve fibers in the inner ear.