Meclizine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• October 30, 2009

Meclizine for Vertigo "Although it will relieve or ease the vertigo, I hate to take it because I 'lose the day' - one pill will have side effects for about 8 hours. I am unable to leave the house or drive. I never take more than one in 24 hours, and as few days as absolutely necessary. I am 83 years old."

• Lee...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 31, 2024

For Meniere's Disease "I am a 40-year-plus veteran of bilateral Meniere's. Meclizine is one of the tools I use to manage it during active periods. I also use restricted sodium intake, staying well hydrated, and when necessary, trips to the doctor for intratympanic steroid injections in whichever ear is currently acting up. The main positive attribute of meclizine for me is that it solely addresses my symptoms. Most of the other treatments are based upon someone's theory of what causes Meniere's. All these theories are speculative at best and hence hit and miss because there is no clear consensus as to what causes Meniere's. Some things work for a while and then they don't. But with meclizine, it doesn't matter because its value is purely symptomatic. This makes it probably the most reliable tool in my Meniere's arsenal. The only other thing I would add is that it is critical for me to take it as soon as the first hint of symptoms begin. This seems to improve meclizine's likely effectiveness."

• Ray...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 24, 2013

For Vertigo "I just had my second case of vertigo and tried 25mg of Meclizine and like many others it worked very well, but I could not stay awake. My doctor changed my med to the 12.5 mg, and I like that much better. Still stay a little tired, but at least I am not sleeping all day."

• Del...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2015

For Vertigo "I have been struggling immensely from dizziness, feeling off-balance, lightheaded, and vertigo for over a month now! So bad it landed me in the ER and I've been off work. I read about Meclizine and asked my doctor to prescribe me some. I was hesitant to take it at first since the drowsiness side effect. I held off for a few days. Finally took some yesterday (25 mg, took 2/day). Woke up today and for the first time I can stand up without feeling like I'm going to fall! I am still not 100%, but this definitely did help with the dizziness and spinning!"

• Diz...
• January 4, 2016

For Vertigo "I am 47 going to be 48 this month. I've always been healthy with no issues. This past month/year I was at work and felt dizzy, sat down and threw up, and then passed out. They called EMTs for me. Rushed to the ER and was told possible extreme vertigo. I went to my PCP and she concurred and put me on 12.5 mg Meclizine 3 times a day. It's been 2 days and I feel like I'm drunk. I am having a bad earache and can't focus well. I drove to work fine, once I sat still for 30-45 minutes, the feeling of dizziness came back. I can't walk more than a few feet without looking and feeling drunk. I've been on Meclizine for 4-5 days now. I cannot live feeling drunk all day... Is there any other meds that don't do this? Thank you for your advice."

• jke...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2016

For Vertigo "Over the last week and a half, I've been lightheaded, pressure on my forehead. At work, I would notice my symptoms more and feel like I'd have to hold on to the counters. Went into the doc, she knew what it was right away with the eye test. She prescribed meclizine 25 mg. I took 2 yesterday, haven't even taken one yet today, because I fell asleep on my couch 4 times. I think I'll try just taking half a tablet at night and see how that goes with the fatigue."

• Itw...
• September 18, 2013

Meclizine for Motion Sickness "On the advice of a friend, my wife and I started taking Bonine 24 hours before we departed on a small ship cruise in the Caribbean. It was the best advice we could have gotten because at night while traveling between the islands, the weather was very, very rough. Over half the people on the cruise were extremely seasick and miserable. We felt fine and had no issues at all. I highly recommend this product."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2020

For Vertigo "I was prescribed this for vertigo. It might take the edge off of my dizziness, but not enough to be significant. I have also noticed that every time I take it, I am up all night with internal tremors. Scary!"

• cri...
• January 6, 2016

For Vertigo "I have been taking this as needed for a year now. I was experiencing bad vertigo and ended up having a brain tumor. Two surgeries and three hospitalizations later, I still experience some vertigo and vision issues. I take 25 mg as needed, and it helps tremendously! It does make you drowsy, but after using it for a while, that side effect does subside. I have had no other side effects from it. I find it very calming, and it also helps with mild nausea, which typically accompanies the vertigo."

• K11...
• July 4, 2015

For Vertigo "I've been a dizzy person all my life, and I just always managed it. Then, in the last few weeks, it has been worse than I've ever experienced before: dizzy spells and a sensation of spinning. Nothing extreme, but enough to keep me in the house for a few days. I took a 25 mg pill. No quick relief, but within an hour, there was a noticeable difference. Basically, the screws tightened up, and I wasn't as dizzy. Then, after 90 minutes, the vertigo was mostly gone. After 2 hours, it was totally gone. I'm still a bit flabbergasted. Did I just suffer all those years for nothing? It's a cheap drug too, easily accessible, even over the counter. My only complaint is that it's a little slow to work."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 30, 2014

Meclizine for Vertigo "Really effective, albeit sedating. I have Meniere's disease with horrible vertigo and have tried several meds, including Ativan and Lamictal, but Antivert seems most effective versus costs and side effects. There is a definite 'hangover' of grogginess from the Antivert, but I can muddle through if I don't take it too late at night."

• Mis...
• May 20, 2017

For Vertigo "I have had dizzy spells (vertigo) since 2006. I get them about every other month for a day, and it is literally debilitating. I would rather have almost any pain than being dizzy. Yesterday around 5 pm, after work, I started feeling weird... I didn't take it until it was bad around 6:30 pm. Don't wait if you can help it. The trick is to take it before it gets worse. It worked around by about 7:30-8:00 pm. I slept the entire night in a sitting-up position. This morning I was okay. No effects, just tired last night. The doctor told me to also move my head three times in a counterclockwise position each hour. You feel a little sick but better after."

• BUN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2013

For Vertigo "I have had 2 episodes of vertigo that were 9 months apart. The 2nd was worse than the first, in that it had vomiting accompanied with the vertigo. I must say, though, that in both times, meclizine helped to relieve my symptoms. I hope this is the last time I experience vertigo. I do not find that it makes me unable to function."

• Ver...
• August 30, 2015

For Vertigo "I have experienced vertigo off and on for two years. Twice, the vertigo was so bad I could not stand or sit on my own, and I had dry heaves. Meclizine worked very well for me, and I experienced minimal side effects. It does not make me so drowsy that I can't work, so that's a plus."

• Anonymous
• November 9, 2008

Meclizine for Motion Sickness "I went on a 4-day, 3-night cruise with my identical twin. Both of us had previously taken Dramamine but neither of us liked it due to the sleepiness. She bought some Bonine while I had my doctor write me a prescription for the back-ear sticker. Both of us took our medicines 12 hours before getting on our plane. I got tired while she enjoyed poking me and making fun. The back ear patch didn't work because I got sick within minutes of being on the ship. My sister forced me to take the patch off and made me take the Bonine. We had a great trip. We swear by Bonine and our family and friends love it too."

• gla...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 8, 2018

For Vertigo "I used to have occasional bouts of severe vertigo. Started taking 12.5 mg of meclizine each night at bedtime and have had NO episodes in years. Vertigo is the sickest I have ever been. Disorientation, nausea, vomiting, crossed eyes, the whole gamut. I can't function without meclizine. It gets a 10 from me."

• Moe...
• May 21, 2018

For Vertigo "I took meclizine three nights in a row (only at night) after being diagnosed with BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo). I thought the problem was getting worse, and then I realized it was just this medication. All I did was sleep all day, I felt drunk, and I had 'medicine head.' I had strange dreams that were extremely vivid, even during my daytime sleep. I only would take it at 9:00 p.m., and the effects lasted until about 4:00 the following days. Well, the side effects did. The anti-dizziness did not - that stopped in about 9 hours. I am somewhat smaller and female. I am not sure if maybe the dose should be weight-dependent (from what people have said). I did not feel significantly less dizzy either. The most helpful thing that I have been doing are the Brandt Daroff exercises and vestibular rehabilitation exercises to get my eyes to work properly again. I've been dizzy for about 6 weeks, and within three days of doing these exercises, I feel much better."

• Vol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2018

For Vertigo "Had vertigo due to crystals bouncing around in my inner ear. Dr. prescribed meclizine 25 mg every six hours until I was able to do 3 sessions of therapy to get my crystals back where they needed to be. 15 minutes after taking a tablet, I could walk and not fall. The spinning slowed down, and then the nausea would stop. I was so thankful my Dr. prescribed meclizine during this time. I don’t know how much more I could take of feeling like a spinning wheel."

• Diz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 21, 2016

For Vertigo "I started taking this at the suggestion. I read that 90% of phobias start with the inner ear (Google it), and I had been having ear issues. I was diagnosed with Ménière's disease but also have agoraphobia and anxiety too, which often accompany ear issues. This doesn't cure anything, but after being dizzy 24/7 for 2 straight weeks, I went back on it. I went off it because it gave me headaches. But I am very anti-med, but taking this really helps me to about 70 percent less dizzy."

• Tom...
• May 24, 2010

Meclizine for Vertigo "I have recently had several episodes of vertigo, likely due to ear problems. I was recommended meclizine by a doctor and it worked very well. I had expected to have to go to bed, but I was able to go to a friend's house for dinner. I did feel sleepy the next day, however."

• Anonymous
• September 27, 2009

For Vertigo "Just started Meclizine 25mg 3 days ago to treat vertigo condition. Works great, but it makes me so sleepy. I take it before bed now, and only once per day, as opposed to the recommended 6 to 8 hours. I've been dealing with nausea and dizziness almost daily for the past few years, this medication has provided instant relief, and I am now almost guaranteed to sleep through the night."

• Hel...
• June 18, 2013

Meclizine for Motion Sickness "I didn't get motion sickness until after we got off our 7-day cruise. I have been fighting nausea and dizziness for a week now (the doctor said it is normal to suffer this after a cruise). After reading these reviews, I went and bought Bonine. I took one pill, and I feel great! Sure wish I had researched this a week ago!"

• Wan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2017

For Vertigo "Woke up to a severe bout of vertigo. Had meclizine on hand from post-surgical dizziness. Took one 25 mg meclizine, my regular vitamin supplements, and anxiety meds of one 1 mg Klonopin. Took about an hour, but symptoms of vertigo are gone. Will see how it goes as the meds wear off and report back on results. I am sorry for any of you that are going through this malady."

• Anonymous
• January 14, 2016

For Vertigo "This is my second day taking Antivert 12.5 mg for my vertigo. I can't tell if it is working well for me ...?? I still feel so dizzy, and I feel like I'm walking on clouds. I am willing to give it a try a little bit longer and see how I feel later. Side effects so far so good, maybe a little bit just drowsiness. The past 5 years, I have had chronic sinuses, which aggravate my middle ear, the fluid just doesn't drain well and stays in my middle ear. This is horrible, my balance is off because of that condition, and I am constantly taking antibiotics. That's why I'm willing to try this medication and see if it's working for me."

• big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 28, 2013

For Vertigo "It worked, but the first day of taking it after my vertigo issue, I slept all day and all night. Took the second day, and all I did was sleep. I can't take it and function, and definitely go to work and take it. I walk around in a fog, even if I try to keep busy while taking it during the day."