Managing Dizziness (Vertigo) with Medicines
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Managing Dizziness (Vertigo) with Medicines

March 20, 2017

Managing Dizziness (Vertigo) with Medicines

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Although medicines can't cure your problem, they can help control symptoms. Your doctor may prescribe medicines for a few weeks and then taper them off. Always take your medicine as prescribed. Never share your medicine with others.

Contact your healthcare provider right away if you have side effects from your medicines.

How medicines can help

  • Treat infection or inflammation. If you have an infection caused by bacteria, your doctor can prescribe antibiotics.

  • Limit conflicting balance signals. These medicines are often in pill form.

  • Ease nausea. Suppositories, pills, or shots can reduce vomiting.

  • Reduce pressure in the canals. Diuretics can be used to treat Meniere's disease. These medicines help your body get rid of extra fluid.

  • Ease other symptoms. Other medicines can help ease depression and anxiety caused by living with dizziness or fainting.

Updated:  

March 20, 2017

Reviewed By:  

Fraser, Marianne, MSN, RN,Kacker, Ashutosh, MD