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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bobrien | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/13/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 5.0
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I take every 8 hours for vertigo associated with Menieres disease (inner ear disease) and it works really well. The only side effect is nausea sometimes for which I take Zofran. Feel so much better afre starting this med.
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Kate | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/8/2013
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I've taken it a few times for nausea. Once it was for nausea caused by an antibiotic. It works. If the nausea is strong I just go ahead and take the 50mg at once instead of 25mg first then wait and see if I need another 25mg. If I lie down then it makes me a little bit sleepy. But once I get up to go about my day, I don't feel any sleepiness or tiredness.
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titonunu | 65-74 | Patient
11/2/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
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Took it for vertigo it helps me ,of course it makes me sleepy and like a zombie ,but we all know medications had side effects ,is least the vertigo goes away I am happy ,after 11 days taking it and not vertigo, called the DR. she told me I was able to get off of the medication,I am well it doesn't work for other people but for me yes I have side effects but is usual with any medication !
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Amelia | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/24/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 4.7
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This has helped to keep my attacks of vertigo away, but I'm usually exhausted. Even if I'm home all day doing nothing but house work, after a few hours I'm knocked out. I do take it 3x a day.
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mermaid | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/21/2013
Condition: Prevention of Motion Sickness
Overall rating 4.0
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effective for motion sickness. Very groggy 6 hours after taking. Had to empty my bladder a lot and the next day got very nauseated while running. Takes two days to wear off. Will not take it again.
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striperon | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/30/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 2.3
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Meclizine did nothing for my dizziness during the day, once a day at bedtime was ineffective.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/18/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 4.7
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It was a big help with my vertigo.
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lacy lady | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/6/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
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My 95 year old mother was put on this to help with vertigo. It seems to be working but she stays very tired and sleepy when she takes it.
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Alley | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/2/2013
Condition: Prevention of Motion Sickness
Overall rating 5.0
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I started getting vertigo in 2009. I found out after several spells of vertigo, which was always preceded with light headedness, I found when I start to feel lightheaded I take one meclizine and in one hour I am free of the above and no other symptom arose. I do not get light headedness often but I do keep my meclizine handy.
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richard | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/24/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
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i only take this drug when i experience vertigo. congestion in the ear; this drug makes me very sleepy and i cannot take it during the week or at work.
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Chris | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/28/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 4.0
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It works great!. But I am experiencing dizziness more often and It seems too upset my stomach
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jesseert | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/28/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
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It did nothing for my vertigo
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Jan | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/15/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Overall rating 4.3
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Will this promote high cholesterol ?
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/11/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
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dux | 55-64 | Female | Caregiver
6/11/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
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Had no positive effects, just tired and sleepy.
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mandysou | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/16/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
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I am off balance and it makes me sleepy.
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joe | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/30/2013
Condition: Prevention of Motion Sickness
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | Patient
4/7/2013
Condition: Other
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It's hard to tell if this is even helping. My dr. prescribed it for dizziness (inner ear disturbance). All I can say is it makes me extremely tired! I could sleep all day that is how tired I am. I have only been on it for 2 days. I don't think i can even handle driving thats how bad it is. The dizziness still feels like it's there.
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meclizine | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/3/2013
Condition: Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
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seem to have a side effect of short temper.
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Pits | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
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