MECLIZINE / ANTIVERT DRUG INFO
ANTIVERT: Meclizine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring
chemical histamine in your body. Meclizine is used to treat nausea, vomiting, and
dizziness associated with motion sickness. Meclizine may also be helpful in treating vertigo. Meclizine
may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: fainting spells; fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations).
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): blurred vision; constipation; difficulty passing urine; difficulty sleeping; drowsiness, dizziness; dry mouth; headache; stomach upset.
PRECAUTIONS: If you are taking meclizine on a regular schedule, visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress.
You may get dizzy, drowsy or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how meclizine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can increase possible dizziness; avoid alcoholic drinks.
Antivert may make your mouth dry. Chewing sugarless gum, sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Visit your dentist regularly.
Antivert may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Alcohol; barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions); certain antibiotics given by injection; digoxin; medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, such as alprazolam, diazepam or temazepam; medicines for hay fever and other allergies; medicines for mental depression; medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson's disease, or for gastrointestinal problems; medicines for pain; medicines that relax skeletal muscle.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
NOTES: Prescriber needs to know if you have any of these conditions: asthma; glaucoma; prostate trouble; stomach problems; urinary problems; an unusual or allergic reaction to meclizine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives; breast-feeding.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose and are taking meclizine on a regular schedule, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
STORAGE: Keep meclizine out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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