Is it OK to take Dramamine for vertigo?
Acute vertigo is best treated with nonspecific medication such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine®) and meclizine (Bonine®). These medications are eventually weaned as they can prevent healing over the long-term, explains Dr. Fahey.
What is the strongest medication for vertigo?
What Are Vertigo Medications?
- meclizine hydrochloride (Antivert),
- scopolamine transdermal patch (Transderm-Scop),
- promethazine hydrochloride (Phenergan),
- metoclopramide (Reglan),
- ondansetron (Zofran),
- diazepam (Valium),
- lorazepam (Ativan),
- clonazepam (Klonopin), and.
What medications make vertigo worse?
Table 1. Examples of medicines that may cause vertigo (this is not an exhaustive list)
| Medicine Class | Examples |
|---|---|
| Antibiotics | aminoglycosides, macrolides, minocycline, nitrofurantoin, sulfamethoxazole |
| Anticonvulsants | levetiracetam, phenytoin, pregabalin |
| Anti-inflammatories | celecoxib, parecoxib, naproxen, prednisone |
What helps vertigo when lying down?
Tilt your head around a 45-degree angle away from the side causing your vertigo. Move into the lying position on one side with your nose pointed up. Stay in this position for about 30 seconds or until the vertigo eases off, whichever is longer.
Does Dramamine really work?
Does Dramamine work for motion sickness? Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) is a popular go-to remedy. It is somewhat effective at reducing motion sickness symptoms, but it is an antihistamine. Like all antihistamines, it may cause drowsiness, dizziness and decreased mental alertness.
Is there over-the-counter medication for vertigo?
In general, short periods of vertigo or motion sickness respond well to over-the-counter antihistamines. Two common ones are dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) and meclizine (Bonine). See your doctor about ongoing episodes of vertigo.
How can I permanently cure vertigo at home?
Semont Maneuver
- Sit on the edge of your bed. Turn your head 45 degrees to the right.
- Quickly lie down on your left side. Stay there for 30 seconds.
- Quickly move to lie down on the opposite end of your bed.
- Return slowly to sitting and wait a few minutes.
- Reverse these moves for the right ear.