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Vertigo introduction
Balance is defined as a state of equilibrium. It takes significant amount of work for this to occur in the body. The brain uses inputs from many sources to understand where the body is located in relationship to the world and to allow it to function. Sensory information from the eyes, ears, and position receptors in the rest of the body help keep the body upright and allow it to move in a coordinated fashion.
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Antivert
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Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Antivert (meclizine HCl) is an antihistamine that is used to prevent or treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness and may be used to reduce lightheadedness, dizziness, and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by diseases that affect the inner ear. Antivert is available as a generic drug, and should be taken by mouth with or without food, or as directed by your doctor. Some common side effects may include: blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, or drowsiness. This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur.
Drug interactions and warnings include: do not drink alcohol while you are taking Antivert (meclizine HCl). Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid taking cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety while taking Antivert (meclizine HCl). This is not a complete list, and there may be other drugs that can interact with Antivert (meclizine HCl). Antivert (meclizine HCl) should be used during pregnancy only if clearly necessary.
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Antivert Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Based on a review of this drug by the National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council and/or other information, FDA has classified the indications as follows:
Effective: Management of nausea and vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness.
Possibly Effective: Management of vertigo associated with diseases affecting the vestibular system.
Final classification of the less than effective indications requires further investigation.
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Antivert Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects may include:
- blurred vision;
- dry mouth;
- constipation; or
- dizziness, drowsiness.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What is Consumer information?
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Antivert Consumer Information: Uses
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent or treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It may also be used to reduce lightheadedness, dizziness, and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by diseases that affect the inner ear.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, or as directed by your doctor. To prevent motion sickness, take the first dose one hour before starting an activity such as travel. You may take another dose every 24 hours if needed. Chewable tablets must be chewed thoroughly before s...
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