I had vertigo and some associated motion sickness. Med knocked it out within two hours after suffering with the vertigo for 2 weeks. I do have some sleepy moments (I take a short 30 b minute nap during my lunch hour.) But feel quite good after with no drowsiness after and ready for another four to six hours. I am sleeping a lot but I'm also no longer feeling like I am on the verge of fainting ...
I am a little confused about using Meclizine as I don't get dizzy while standing or moving around, just when I'm sitting or lying down. It says for motion sickness, nausea, etc. which I don't have a problem with. Meclizine seems to work fairly well, but I'm still confused.
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pinkandteal | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2015
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 5.0
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I had an inner ear/sinus infection. Was prescribed this med to relieve the problems. Worked quickly.
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Jen | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/1/2015
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
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Had nausea /emisis. For a week while taking this medication in hospital It did nothing for the dizziness ,vertigo .nothing, I had never in my 75 yrs had nasea or vomiting this was a first, stopped medication and nausea/ vomiting stopped, my dizziness improved after a week ,but still persists ,Working on balance exercises .
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fran | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/23/2014
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 4.0
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the first time I experienced spinning, whirling, I took this for 5 days and it worked. the symptoms returned in a few months,and I dont feel it is working this time,was nauseous, taking ondansettron which helps.
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Joe | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/23/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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Constant whistle in my ear
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ebbyjean | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/2/2014
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 4.0
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Britt | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/27/2014
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 4.3
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Works almost all of the time. I always take it when I have the "sensation" rather than when the vertigo actually happens, as a preventative measure. I took it once while vertigo was happening and it worked within 15 min. I still had that drowsy and nauseous feeling and had to leave work and slept for about 4 hours.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/25/2014
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 3.7
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Diagnosed with BPPV, doctor prescribed OTC meclizine as needed. It seems to work, and the drowsiness is becoming tolerable. But I had a severe 'panic attack' after taking it three days ago and have avoided it since then. I've been taking clindamycin for a root canal, and it seems possible that the two drugs don't mix well? Has anyone else had that problem?
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claudiae | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/10/2014
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
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Seemed to slow down or even stop the spinning sensation but was NOT worth it due to the sheer exhaustion & hallucinations it caused.
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dizzy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/2/2014
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
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I have had positional vertigo twice. The first episode two years ago lasted four months. I tried this medication but it did nothing for the dizziness and even made it worse. Also very tired and sleepy--could not take during the day and function,
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Gloria Baker | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/16/2014
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 1.0
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does not help
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Stew | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/15/2014
Condition: Motion Sickness
Overall rating 5.0
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I have suffered motion sickness all my life. I've tried everything and some of it worked but there was always a price. I was given this product by friends before sailing and it worked perfectly with no side effects. My wife takes it, she has no side effects. I know a lot of people that take it now (I belong to a yacht club and it's the cure of choice) no one has ever mentioned a side effect. Don't listen to the crazy reviews, this is the best and cheapest cure available.
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Darlanikki | 55-64 | Female | Patient
7/9/2014
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication has generally stopped the spinning within 45 minutes. Works better than OTC nausea drugs.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/21/2014
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 5.0
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Hello | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/29/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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It took away the vertigo I have from Menieres Disease, but now I have small, silver dollar size rash's along both upper arms, that itch.It could only be from taking this!
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/1/2014
Condition: Other
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Works well for dizziness (vertigo). Calms my system down and actually helped to reduce the nausea associated with the vertigo.
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MsTee@1 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/10/2014
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 4.0
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The side effects of this drug is as bad as the condition for which it is intended.
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Me | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/1/2014
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 2.3
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I took the prescribed dose, one time, and I have been extremely tired and experiencing judgement impairment for two days.
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liz1234 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/27/2014
Condition: Motion Sickness
Overall rating 5.0
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Was very helpful for what I took it for, but did make me drowsy.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/30/2014
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 4.3
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ebiigv | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/26/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
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I want to know if thid drug helps with dizziness with bell's palsy
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