Does Meclizine Help Cure Dizziness, Nausea And Vertigo?

Posted on Sat, 21 Jan 2017

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Question : I am being treated for inner ear problems taht causes, dizziness, nausea, and unsteadiness when hit with an attack of vertigo. I have no idea when I will get an attack since they are periodic..I recently heard about a drug called Meclizine being used to treat this condition. Will you please give me your thoughts on this subject. Is there a direct cure for Vertigo? My E-Mail address is YYYY@YYYY Name is XXXXXXX Sheerin

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Vertigo

Detailed Answer:
Hi
welcome to healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
all symptoms you have mentioned are due to inner ear disease..as u have mentioned that you have periodic attacks, it is probably BPPV i.e. Benign positional vertigo..
Mecluzine is a labyrinthine sedative and give good results but as per my clinical experience, i have received much better results with betahistine taken in doses of 16 mg thrice daily..you can get these medicines on prescription..
The intratympanic injection you had is a good and effective option but i keep it reserve for patients nit responding to drugs..
Any further queries are always welcome
Wishing you a speedy recovery
thanks and regards

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