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How Can I Control Positional Vertigo Attacks?
I have positional vertigo,, first time was about 15 yrs ago. and suddenly for the past 3-months I have an attack almost
every day . My Dr. gave me an RX for a patch to use behind my ear,, works great but cost is $60.00 for 12 days
what can I do to help control this ? I take Meclizine every day 25 mg
every day . My Dr. gave me an RX for a patch to use behind my ear,, works great but cost is $60.00 for 12 days
what can I do to help control this ? I take Meclizine every day 25 mg
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Sun, 3 Nov 2013
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Dear it is something boring but not risky.My advice is to use betahistine 24mg twice daily for one month.You should avoid fast movement of head or at least change body position with your eyes closed.Wish you all the best
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