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Meclizine side effects?

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Fatigue: Meclizine may cause fatigue, is related to some otc sleep aids. Rarely may produce hyperactivity but that is rare.

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Answered 6/27/2014

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I have pretty bad vertigo. DRs have not been able to find the cause and physical therapies have not helped. The only thing that helps is meclizine and Ive had to take it daily for years now. Is there long term effects to this medication daily?

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I have bad dizziness and Nausea. Should I take meclizine without going to the doctor? A family member had meclizine prescribed to them for vertigo. Wasnt sure if I took it if it would hurt or cause effects in case i dont have vertigo. Thanks?

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