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Look into using Dilantin (Phenyltoin). It is used by NASA to prevent motion
sickness. Astronauts and booster recovery teams (divers) have been using it
for the last couple decades. NASA has also done nitrogen absorption studies.
Do an on-line search of any of the medical databases (keywords "motion
sickness"), print out the abstracts and take them to your doctor to get a
prescription. You do not need to reach a therapeutic level.  200mg 4 hours
before exposure is a good place to start.   I am NOT a doctor.  Dilantin
taken long term has side effects.  Do your own research.

Dave Walton

----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Truslow <gtruslow@st*.ed*>
To: <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Sent: Monday, October 18, 1999 2:05 PM
Subject: Scopolamine


> Hi Folks,
>
> I have heard there is controversy regarding the use of
> scopolamine
> patches (TransdermScop) for sea sickness and diving.
>
> Anyone know of any reason to not use it while diving ? What
> might
> be a better medication to use ?
>
> Thanks,
> Gary T. - Novice Diver/Recovering Stroke
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