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I took one 12.5mg tablet of meclizine for vertigo at 2:00pm, no side effects. can i safely have one alcoholic beverage with dinner at 8:30pm?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Not safe.: Drinking alcoholic beverages while taking meclizine can result in added drowsiness. Consequently, people taking meclizine should avoid alcohol.

Answered 7/1/2018

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A member asked:

I took one 12.5mg tablet of meclizine for vertigo at 2:00pm, no side effects. can i safely have one alcoholic beverage with dinner at 8:30pm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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