Travel Sickness Side Effects

Generic Name: meclizine

Note: This page contains side effects data for the generic drug meclizine. It is possible that some of the dosage forms included below may not apply to the brand name Travel Sickness.

For the Consumer

Applies to meclizine: oral capsule, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable

As well as its needed effects, meclizine (the active ingredient contained in Travel Sickness) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.

Major Side Effects

If any of the following side effects occur while taking meclizine, check with your doctor immediately:

• Cough
• difficulty swallowing
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• fast heartbeat
• hives
• itching
• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• shortness of breath
• skin rash
• tightness in the chest
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Minor Side Effects

Some meclizine side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them:

• Blurred vision

• Dry mouth
• headache

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to meclizine: compounding powder, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable

Nervous system

Frequency not reported: Drowsiness, headache^[Ref]

Immunologic

Frequency not reported: Anaphylactoid reaction^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Dry mouth, vomiting^[Ref]

Ocular

Rare (less than 0.1%): Blurred vision^[Ref]

Other

Frequency not reported: Fatigue^[Ref]

It is possible that some side effects of Travel Sickness may not have been reported. These can be reported to the FDA here. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

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