HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Will meclizine help my ears not be so stuffed up? got it prescribed for my dizziness but it affects the ears?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: Need additional antihistamine and decongestant,antibiotic....as needed.

Answered 11/26/2014

3.5k views

Thank

Possibly: Meclizine is an antihistamine and may help with making your ears less stuffy but is not usually prescribed for that indication.

Answered 11/26/2014

3.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I think I have an inner ear infection..When I move my head I get dizzy light headed..Can I dr this at home? Or need antibotics..Antivert (meclizine) maybe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I've been having dizziness/head rushes. I've been seen but all I get is a prescription for Antivert, (meclizine) which I can't take. What can I do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I was prescribed Meclizine for dizziness and Promethazine for nausea when I went to the ER. Dr. said I had a virus. Do I have Vertigo or something?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My grandfather is 83 years old, and is always complaining about dizziness. His doctors just tell him that hes fine. He takes meclizine 25mg. ???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I've been barely able to get out of bed since Wednesday due to dizziness.Meclizine isn't helping. My ears've been ringing since Saturday.What do I do?
I have been dizzy on and off. Due to ringing in my ear. I have taken my meclizine and its no help. What can I do?
Went to the doctor today for being dizzy and headache doctor said I had fluid in my ears do you think that could be the problem he gave me meclizine?
went to doctor yesterday.because I've been staying dizzy and having headaches.he said I had fluid in my ears he gave me meclizine. Will that work ?
Dizzy bad headaches doc says have fluid on my ears gave me meclizine not helped went back got a steroid shot 3 day still not better after shot?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.