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How long do the effects of ear infection last, i.e. nauseaous, dizzy, ? dr. gave me antibiotic and sudafed. will dramamine (dimenhydrinate) help?

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Dr. Timothy Schultz answered

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Recheck: Antibiotics are not always effective, so if you are nauseated or dizzy for more than 48 hours after starting the meds, return to prescriber.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 6/7/2016

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Dr. Linda Green answered

Possibly: If your ear infection is resulting in vertigo and nausea, then dramamine (dimenhydrinate) may offer some relief until the antibiotic and sudafed start helping.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 1/7/2019

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A member asked:

How long do the effects of ear infection last, i.e. nauseaous, dizzy, ? dr. gave me antibiotic and sudafed. will dramamine (dimenhydrinate) help?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Timothy Schultz answered

Dr Raff agreed

Dr. Linda Green answered

Dr Zimon agreed

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