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A member asked:

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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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

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

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 9/9/2013

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They are the same: Bonine and Antivert are both meclizine. Check with the pharmacist to make sure the dose is the same.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/8/2015

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