My friend was diagnosed with vertigo in the hospital after a severe bout with vertigo. He is just as dizzy as he was when in the hospital for 7 days, released and is at home. Confined to the chair and unable to function, was given 25 mg of meclizane and is no better. Can he safely take more per dose?
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Marvell14 Dec 2009
This is the recommended dose of meclizine to prevent and treat vertigo:
Adults and children 12 years of age or older—The usual dose is 25 to 100 mg a day as needed, divided into smaller doses.
However, I would suggest that you talk to your doctor before changing the prescribed dose.
24 Mar 2010
I have had many episodes of vertigo for many ,many years. With the last one I was given the diagnoses of Menieres disease. I was put on 25 mg 3 times a day. Anything less did nothing for me. I agree with Marvel tho, you should NEVER change your dose without your doctors advice. Good luck. I know what your friend is going through.
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