Antivert
- Generic Name: meclizine
- Brand Name: Antivert
- Drug Class: Antiemetic Agents, Antiemetics, Antihistamine
Antivert (Meclizine) side effects drug center
Antivert Side Effects Center
What Is Antivert?
Antivert (meclizine HCl) is an antihistamine used to prevent or treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness and may be used to reduce lightheadedness, dizziness, and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by diseases that affect the inner ear. Antivert is available as a generic drug, and should be taken by mouth with or without food, or as directed by your doctor.
What Are Side Effects of Antivert?
Some common side effects of Antivert include:
- blurred vision,
- dry mouth,
- constipation,
- dizziness,
- drowsiness,
- headache,
- vomiting, or
- tiredness.
- drowsiness;
- dry mouth;
- headache;
- vomiting; or
- feeling tired.
This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur.
Dosage for Antivert
For the control of vertigo associated with diseases affecting the vestibular system, the recommended dose of Antivert is 25 to 100 mg daily, in divided dosage, depending upon clinical response. The initial dose of 25 to 50 mg of Antivert should be taken one hour prior to embarkation for protection against motion sickness. Thereafter, the dose may be repeated every 24 hours for the duration of the journey.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Antivert?
Antivert may interact with alcohol, other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing (such as sleeping pills, narcotics, muscle relaxers, or medicines for anxiety, depression, or seizures), cinacalcet, quinidine, terbinafine, or antidepressants. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.
Antivert During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Antivert (meclizine HCl) should be used during pregnancy only if clearly necessary. It is unknown if Antivert passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Additional Information
Our Antivert (meclizine HCl) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Antivert Consumer Information
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the entire detailed patient monograph for Antivert (Meclizine)
Antivert Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
Anaphylactoid reaction, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, fatigue, vomiting and, on rare occasions, blurred vision have been reported.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Casper Pharma LLC. at 1-844– 5–CASPER (1-844-522-7737) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Antivert (Meclizine)
© Antivert Patient Information is supplied by Cerner Multum, Inc. and Antivert Consumer information is supplied by First Databank, Inc., used under license and subject to their respective copyrights.