Meclizine Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

Uses

How to use Meclizine HCL

Follow all directions on the product package. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, take it as directed. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food. If you are taking the chewable tablets, chew the tablet thoroughly before swallowing.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than directed.

To prevent motion sickness, take the first dose one hour before starting activity such as travel.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

Side Effects

Drowsiness, dry mouth, and tiredness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To relieve dry mouth, suck (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as restlessness, confusion), fast/irregular heartbeat, shaking (tremor), difficulty urinating.

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: seizures.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

Before taking meclizine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breathing problems (such as asthma, emphysema), high pressure in the eye (glaucoma), heart problems, high blood pressure, seizures, stomach/intestine problems (such as ulcers, blockage), overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), difficulty urinating (for example, due to enlarged prostate), liver problems, kidney problems.

This drug may make you drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug. This drug can often cause excitement in young children instead of drowsiness.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially drowsiness, confusion, or trouble urinating. Drowsiness and confusion can increase the risk of falling.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug include: antihistamines applied to the skin (such as diphenhydramine cream, ointment, spray).

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness such as opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or other antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine).

Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.

This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including allergy skin test), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

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Overdose

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe drowsiness, seizures, widened pupils. In children, mental/mood changes (such as restlessness, irritability, hallucinations) may occur before drowsiness.

Keep all medical and lab appointments.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

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Vertigo Medications and When to Use Them

Vertigo is a symptom that feels like dizziness or a spinning sensation while standing still. While vertigo itself is not life-threatening, vertigo attacks can be quite disorienting. These symptoms can become more dangerous in elderly patients prone to dizzy spells.

Medication management with drugs like meclizine, an antihistamine, and migraine medications are often used to treat vertigo symptoms. Your doctor may also recommend medications to treat the underlying conditions causing your vertigo.

While many of these drugs can treat vertigo symptoms quite quickly, most should be viewed as a short-term solution in vertigo patients.

How Types of Vertigo Are Diagnosed

There are 2 main types of vertigo: peripheral and central vertigo. Peripheral vertigo is much more common and typically caused by inner ear conditions. Central vertigo can stem from central nervous system disorders like multiple sclerosis, strokes, or brain illnesses or infections.

Cervical vertigo is often considered a third type by many vertigo specialists, especially following a neck injury or head trauma.

What triggers vertigo attacks? Head injury, an inner ear condition, or unexpected head movements can all trigger vertigo attacks. Common underlying causes of vertigo include:

• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
• Labyrinthitis and similar ear infections
• Meniere’s disease
• Vestibular neuritis and similar conditions affecting the vestibular nerve
• Benign tumors, e.g. acoustic neuroma
• Brainstem injuries or other head and neck trauma
• Vestibular migraines

A vertigo diagnosis typically comes with a primary diagnosis for the underlying cause of your symptoms. Your doctor will ask for a detailed health history and account of your symptoms, including what you were doing just before your first vertigo attack. From there, your diagnosis may include:

• Head movement testing: Tests like the Dix-Hallpike maneuver determine whether your vertigo is caused by an inner ear disorder like BPPV. Your doctor looks for rapid eye movements, or nystagmus, during the test.
• Balance tests: The Romberg test assesses your balance and gait. It’s a common test neurologists use to measure patients’ balance and positional awareness.
• Hearing tests: Vertigo symptoms may include hearing dysfunction, like hearing loss and tinnitus. Your doctor may refer you to an audiologist for more testing if this is the case.
• Medical imaging: Your doctor may order magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans or computerized tomography (CT) scans for a closer look at suspected areas of concern. Scans may reveal inner ear conditions or trauma causing your symptoms.

Once your primary care physician understands the case of your vertigo, they may prescribe medication as part of your vertigo treatment plan.

When Vertigo May Require Medication

In some cases of vertigo, medication may provide some immediate relief as you work with your physician on identifying the underlying causes of your dizziness. Medications are typically prescribed to treat acute vertigo attacks, rather than as a long-term strategy.

For example, migraine sufferers may benefit from migraine prevention medications when exposed to known migraine triggers. Patients with vertigo due to blood pressure dysregulation may benefit from calcium channel blockers.

Vertigo patients with underlying neurological conditions may also benefit from drugs that address those conditions and improve their overall quality of life. The focus for many patients is simpler: They want to reduce episodes of vertigo.

What is best medicine for vertigo? The best medicine for vertigo in many patients is medication that relieves nausea and dizziness, the primary symptoms reported by vertigo sufferers. This includes dimenhydrinate and meclizine, medications often prescribed for motion sickness.

Common Vertigo Medications

What are some of the common medications for vertigo? Some of the most common medications for vertigo are antihistamines, benzodiazepines, diuretics, and corticosteroids.

Medications are prescribed based on your symptoms. Some target inflammation, while others prevent nausea or vomiting. Most are meant for acute symptoms only. Before taking any prescribed medication, make sure your doctor knows about any drug allergies.

You should also report medications you are already on to avoid interactions that may worsen your symptoms. Dizziness, for example, is a side effect of many medications.

What are the side effects of some of these medications? The side effects of some of these medications may resemble vertigo. From there, side effects vary by medication, as drug treatment for vertigo includes a wide variety of medications.

We’ll detail possible side effects with each category of medication frequently prescribed for vertigo symptoms. Note: alcohol should always be avoided with any vertigo medication.

Antihistamines

Doctors often recommend antihistamines, or allergy medications, to combat the nausea and vomiting that accompany peripheral vertigo. Some anticholinergics and antiemetics fall under this category, as well.

Antiemetics in particular work by blocking the chemical messengers in the brain that cause those feelings of nausea. They are commonly prescribed for patients undergoing chemotherapy. More common antihistamines used for vertigo include:

• Meclizine: Antivert, Bonine
• Dimenhydrainate: Dramamine
• Diphenhydramine: Benadryl
• Promethazine: Phenergan

Many of these medications are available over-the-counter. Before using them for your episodes of vertigo, it’s important to speak to your primary care physician first.

Some of these drugs may interact with other medications you’re taking. Possible side effects of antihistamines include:

• Extreme fatigue
• Headaches
• Dry mouth
• Vision problems
• Low blood pressure

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are anti-anxiety medications that may also relieve dizziness in vertigo patients. They work by suppressing the vestibular system and essentially acting as a sedative. These drugs should only be prescribed in small doses.

Benzodiazepines commonly prescribed for vertigo include:

• Diazepam: Valium, Diastat
• Lorazepam: Ativan

These drugs come with a number of precautions, including a risk of addiction. Benzodiazepines should not be prescribed as a long-term strategy for vertigo sufferers, as they may come with withdrawal symptoms once you stop taking them.

Additional side effects include:

• Heachaches
• Confusion
• Muscle weakness
• Memory problems
• Drowsiness
• SIrritability
• Mood disorders, like depression

Diuretics

Diuretics, or water pills, are a common treatment for inner ear disorders like Meniere’s disease. They may also allieviate symptoms of hearing dysfunction in some vertigo sufferers by reducing fluid in the ear. Frequently prescribed diuretics for vertigo sufferers include:

• Acetazolamide: Diamox Sequels
• Triamterene: Dyrenium

There is evidence that the drug may also lower blood pressure to dangerous levels in some patients. It’s important to share a complete health history with your doctor before starting any medication regimen, especially if you have problems with blood pressure regulation.

Additional side effects of these drugs may include:

• muscle cramps
• Headaches
• Dehydration
• Joint pain
• Lightheadedness
• Increased urination.

Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids are steroid drugs often prescribed for vertigo patients with inner ear disorders, including inner ear inflammation. They work by reducing inflammation and swelling that cause vertigo symptoms.

These drugs are typically prescribed for short-term use until your condition improves. Corticosteroids commonly prescribed for vertigo patients include:

• Prednisone: Prednisone Intensol, Deltasone
• Dexamethasone: Decadron, Solurex

Studies show mixed results with these medications in vertigo patients. One study showed little evidence that the medication works with vestibular neuritis patients. Another reported positive results in Meniere’s patients.

Your own success on the drug may depend on the exact cause of your symptoms. Possible side effects include:

• Upset stomach
• Headache
• Sleep problems
• Mood disorders

Other Treatment Options

It is important to note that treating the underlying cause of your vertigo is the best first course of action for long-term relief. Medication management may help relieve your symptoms, but in many cases of vertigo, it won’t address the true cause of your dizziness.

In some cases, medications may simply mask what’s really going on, especially if you’re taking medications without a direct diagnosis for the cause of your vertigo. Outside of medication, a complete vertigo treatment plan may include:

• Vertigo exercises: Canalith repositioning techniques like the Epley maneuver are frequently used in the treatment of vertigo. Modified exercises may also be used as home remedies for symptoms of vertigo.
• Vestibular rehabilitation: This physical therapy approach works well for vertigo sufferers with vestibular disorders or balance disorders. A physical therapist works with you to improve balance, coordination, and stability.
• Lifestyle changes: Your healthcare provider may suggest ways to prevent future vertigo attacks. This may include adjusting your sleep habits and diet, reducing your stress, and becoming more aware of your daily movements.
• Chiropractic care: Vertigo caused by misalignment in the upper cervical spine can respond to chiropractic care. If this is the case for your vertigo, a chiropractor can use gentle repositioning maneuvers to readjust those misalignments.

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Synthetic histamine preparation for the treatment and prevention of vestibular vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss. It is used for syndromes characterized by dizziness, headache, tinnitus, progressive hearing loss, nausea and vomiting.

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Nootropics are widespread: the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that they are taken by 30% of the population in Europe and Japan. WHO defines nootropics as follows: “Medications that can have a direct activating effect on learning processes, improve memory and mental activity, and also increase the brain’s resistance to aggressive influences. ”

Pharmacist Kristina Khokhrina talks about the drug Cinnarizine, which doctors have been prescribing since 1962 in the treatment of circulatory disorders and vestibular disorders. We learn more about Cinnarizine: what helps, what is included in the pill, who should not be prescribed the medicine and what side effects it has. Let us dwell on the compatibility of the nootropic with other means and compare with analogues.

Cinnarizine: composition

For Cinnarizine, the RLS (Register of Medicinal Products) provides information that it has one dosage form – tablets – and one dosage – 25 mg. Cinnarizine injections are not produced. Cinnarizine tablets contain the active ingredient of the same name.

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Cinnarizine: what helps

Cinnarizine improves blood circulation in the brain and peripheral vessels, blocks calcium channels and dilates blood vessels. It has a moderate antihistamine effect, reduces headache, dizziness, tinnitus. Increases the resistance of cells to a lack of oxygen.

What are Cinnarizine tablets used for:

• endarteritis obliterans, Raynaud’s disease
• diabetic angiopathy, thrombophlebitis, trophic ulcers
• tingling, chills, numbness, nighttime cramps and coldness in hands and feet
• sea and air sickness
• vestibular disorders, Meniere’s disease

Cinnarizine: contraindications

Cinnarizine has few contraindications. These include:

• pregnancy
• breastfeeding period
• children under 12 years of age
• gluten intolerance
• lactase deficiency
• hypersensitivity to drug components

Cinnarizine and alcohol compatibility

The drug enhances the effect of ethyl alcohol. Taking Cinnarizine, you must stop drinking alcohol.

Cinnarizine: side effects

The most common side effects of cinnarizine are drowsiness, moderate reduction in pressure, and discomfort in the stomach and intestines. In most cases, they pass with a decrease in dose. The maximum daily dose of the drug is 225 mg or 9tablets. How to drink Cinnarizine – depends on what the medicine is prescribed for. As a rule, take 1-3 tablets 2-3 times a day, after meals, with plenty of liquid.

Pharmacist’s comment: “How long can I take cinnarizine without a break? To obtain the desired therapeutic effect, doctors prescribe Cinnarizine to be taken continuously and for a long time. The course of treatment can be from several weeks to several months.

Cinnarizine and Mexidol: compatibility

Mexidol is an antioxidant agent with nootropic, antihypoxic and anti-anxiety effects. Cinnarizine and Mexidol are compatible: doctors often prescribe at the same time. The instructions for Cinnarizine say that it enhances the effect of other nootropic drugs, so you need to choose the right dosage.

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Cinnarizine and Betahistine: compatibility

Betahistine is used, like Cinnarizine, for dizziness, noise, tinnitus, loss of balance, hearing loss and Meniere’s disease. The active substance Betahistine acts on the receptors of the inner ear and the vestibular apparatus and quickly neutralizes the symptoms of vestibular vertigo.

In the instructions for preparations there is no information about the incompatibility of Betahistine and Cinnarizine when taken simultaneously. Betahistine is included in clinical guidelines for the treatment of vertigo. In combination with it, doctors also prescribe Cinnarizine, which also reduces dizziness and improves vascular tone and blood circulation.

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Vinpocetine or Cinnarizine: which is better

Indeed, in different groups of nootropics, the combination and severity of effects are not the same.

• Cinnarizine is a calcium antagonist (calcium channel blocker). It dilates blood vessels, reduces the excitability of the vestibular apparatus and is more often used for dizziness, motion sickness and peripheral circulatory disorders. Allowed for children from 12 years old.
• Vinpocetine is a cerebral vasodilator with a predominant effect on cerebral vessels. Contains the active substance of the same name. It is prescribed for encephalopathies, vascular dementia, cerebral atherosclerosis, after ischemic stroke. Not to be used by children under 18 years of age.

Given the fact that both analogues are prescription drugs and have different indications, they should only be prescribed by a doctor.

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Cavinton or Cinnarizine: which is better

Cavinton is a complete analogue of Vinpocetine: in terms of composition, dosage forms and indications. Unlike Cinnarizine, the drug has Cavinton Forte tablets with a double dosage and Comfort – tablets dispersed in the oral cavity. Cavinton is also produced as a concentrate for intravenous infusion. Therefore, Cavinton and Vinpocetine have more opportunities for appointments.

The choice of the drug is made by the doctor, based on the appropriateness of the use of each of the analogues. So, only Cinnarizine is suitable for the treatment of children from 12 to 18 years old.

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Summary

• Cinnarizine contains the active ingredient of the same name. The drug is released only in tablets with a dosage of 25 mg.
• Why take cinnarizine tablets: for diseases associated with the peripheral circulation and the vestibular apparatus.
• Cinnarizine is contraindicated in hypersensitivity, pregnancy, lactation, children under 12 years of age, gluten and lactose intolerance.
• Side effects of Cinnarizine are mild and disappear with a decrease in dosage. The main ones: drowsiness, dyspepsia and pressure reduction.
• Cinnarizine is compatible with Mexidol and Betahistine when administered concomitantly.
• Vinpocetine and Cavinton are indicated for cerebrovascular diseases, are allowed from the age of 18 and have a choice of dosage forms.

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