Question 1

are there any harmful drug interactions between meclizine (antivert) and midol?

Accepted Answer

No, unless Midol PM: As usual, when taking multiple medications it is wise to keep track of any side-effects that you may experience.  Always let your primary doctor know of any over-the-counter medications you are on.

That being said, Meclizine and midol should be safe to use together.  

Make sure it is not midol pm though.  That can cause excessive sleepiness that may lead to unfortunate accidents.

Question 2

can antivert (meclizine) cause u to fail a drug test?

Accepted Answer

No: This should not cross-react with anything, especially when methods using two different chemical principles are required.

Question 3

i was taking antivert (meclizine) for dizziness, but sine it is expensive my drug plan does not cover it, my pharmacist says to take bonine an otc.  is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Generic Medication: Yes. It is the exact same thing!

Question 4

how does antivert (meclizine)  for positional vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Not effective: You should know that Antivert (meclizine) or generically called Meclizine is an antihistamine and as such will only effect your brain and cause sedation.  It has no effect on the inner ear.  Benign positional vertigo is the result of loose calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear and will respond to head exercises or physical therapy by a trained therapist in inner ear vertigo.

Question 5

can i take zyrtec 20 hours after taking 50 mg of antivert (meclizine)?

Accepted Answer

Zyrtec (cetirizine): You should be able to take zyrtec (cetirizine) although you might be a little sleepy.

Question 6

wondering, can i get antivert (meclizine) otc?

Accepted Answer

No, but yes . . .: Typically, over-the-counter medications (not to be confused w/dietary supplements) are half-dose versions of their branded prescription-only counterparts. However, Meclizine appears to be an exception as it is available by prescription only as Antivert (meclizine) and available over-the-counter as dramamine, both at the same doses. So can you buy Antivert (meclizine) otc? No. But you can buy dose-equivalent dramamine.

Question 7

labrynthitis. how long will i need antivert (meclizine)?

Accepted Answer

Correct diagnosis: Labyrinthitis is strictly speaking, an inflammation of the inner ear (hearing and balance).  The term is loosed very loosely by a general physician.  If you truly have spinning (vertigo), see an ENT doctor.  The diagnosis may vary from positional vertigo, to meniere's disease, to even an acoustic tumor.  You need an audiogram and balance function testing to make a diagnosis.

Question 8

can  meclizine/antivert help my dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: Meclizine is one of many drugs which can treat "dizziness"  the precise treatment depends upon the underlying cause. Dizziness has many potential causes and Meclizine is not the right treatment for many of them!

Question 9

how does "antivert" work in positional vertigo?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't work well: Positional vertigo occurs when the position of the head changes and loose calcium deposits float free sending a mixed signal to the brain about the location and motion of the head. This leads to a very intense and short lived sensation of motion (vertigo). Antivert (meclizine) won't stop this but it might make the sensation less intense.

Question 10

can i buy antivert (meclizine) over the counter?

Accepted Answer

No, but yes . . .: Typically, over-the-counter medications (not to be confused w/dietary supplements) are half-dose versions of their branded prescription-only counterparts. However, Meclizine appears to be an exception as it is available by prescription only as Antivert (meclizine) and available over-the-counter as dramamine, both at the same doses. So can you buy Antivert (meclizine) otc? No. But you can buy dose-equivalent dramamine.

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Are there any harmful drug interactions between meclizine (antivert) and midol?

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Can antivert (meclizine) cause u to fail a drug test?

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I was taking antivert (meclizine) for dizziness, but sine it is expensive my drug plan does not cover it, my pharmacist says to take bonine an otc. is this ok?

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How does antivert (meclizine) for positional vertigo?

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Can i take zyrtec 20 hours after taking 50 mg of antivert (meclizine)?

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Wondering, can i get antivert (meclizine) otc?

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Labrynthitis. how long will i need antivert (meclizine)?

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Can meclizine/antivert help my dizziness?

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How does "antivert" work in positional vertigo?

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Can i buy antivert (meclizine) over the counter?

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