Scopolamine patch Treatment Report
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What is Scopolamine patch?
Scopolamine, also known as hyoscine, is a tropane alkaloid drug obtained from plants of the family Solanaceae (nightshades), such as henbane or jimson weed (Datura species). It is used in ALS/MND to reduce excessive saliva.
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Reasons Taken
13 patients in the community are taking or have taken Scopolamine patch.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Excess saliva | 9 | 81% |
| Other | 1 | 9% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 9% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Scopolamine patch.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Scopolamine patch or how long patients were taking Scopolamine patch before stopping.
Currently taking Scopolamine patch
Stopped taking Scopolamine patch
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 1 patient evaluation. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Moderate | 100% | 1 |
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Other
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 100% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 0% | 0 |
Top reported side-effects include: skin irritation
Summary results are based on 1 individual response. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 1)
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- Boo Boo
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: none
- Chest: none
- Legs: none
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by Boo Boo
Apr 01, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsSevere
- Other
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