Compare Zofran vs. scopolamine
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Helps prevent nausea and vomiting.
Zofran (ondansetron) works well to prevent nausea and vomiting. It's available in different forms that you don't have to swallow in case you can't keep anything down.
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3.6/ 5 average rating with 366 reviewsforZofran
Prevents nausea and vomiting.
Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) is a low-hassle patch that works well to prevent nausea and vomiting, but it takes several hours to work.
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3.9/ 5 average rating with 26 reviewsforscopolamine
Upsides
- Zofran (ondansetron) comes in many different forms that you don't have to swallow, such as a film that goes on the tongue or a dissolving pill.
- Zofran (ondansetron) is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
- Unlike some other nausea medicines, the side effects for Zofran (ondansetron) are relatively mild.
- Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) is well tolerated.
- Prevents nausea for 3 days.
- Because Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) is a skin patch, it's a good alternative to stopping nausea and vomiting if you're not able to swallow pills.
Downsides
- Zofran (ondansetron) doesn't treat nausea and vomiting that's already happening. It only works to prevent future episodes.
- High doses of Zofran (ondansetron) can cause problems with heart rhythm if you're at risk.
- If you are also taking antidepressants, you are at higher risk of developing a dangerous condition called serotonin syndrome. Talk with your doctor about your risks.
- Can only be used for prevention of nausea and vomiting. It can't stop nausea or vomiting that's already happening.
- The side effects can be worse if you are 65 and older.
- You might feel sleepy, drowsy, or have blurry vision while taking Transderm-Scop (scopolamine). Taking alcohol or other medicines that make you drowsy can make this effect worse.
- You're more likely to have heat stroke or feel dehydrated.
- It takes a few hours for Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) to kick in, so you have to remember to take it beforehand.
Used for
- Nausea and vomiting due to cancer medicines
- Prevention of nausea and vomiting due to radiation therapy and after surgery
- Severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Disintegrating tablet
- Liquid
- Sublingual film
- Patch
Price
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Reviews
366 reviews so far
66%
saidit'sworth it
51%
saiditworked well
15%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Zofran (ondansetron)?
Leave a review26 reviews so far
73%
saidit'sworth it
58%
saiditworked well
19%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Transderm-Scop (scopolamine)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
8possible side effects
- Headache9%
- Oxygen deficiency9%
- Fever8%
- Dizziness7%
- Gynecologic problems7%
- Anxiety6%
- Problems urinating5%
- Itching5%
The Transderm-Scop (scopolamine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Serotonin syndrome
- Taking antidepressants, lithium, or some migraine medicines with Zofran (ondansetron).
- Heart rhythm problems
- History of long QT syndrome
- Very high doses of Zofran (ondansetron)
- Taking other medicines causing heart rhythm problems
- Low magneium or potassium
- Heart failure
- Masking of intestinal blockage and stomach bloating
- Abdominal surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Increased pressure in the eyes
- Open angle glaucoma
- Worsening stomach, bowel, or bladder blockages
- Blockages in the stomach, bowels or bladder
- Skin burns
- MRI examination
- Heat stroke
- Worsening seizures or psychosis
- History of seizures
- History of psychosis
- Sleepiness and dizziness
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert