Drug details

Antivert (meclizine)

type of Antiemetic Agents, Antiemetics, Antihistamine

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.

The drug is often used to treat Vertigo .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache,
• dizziness,
• blurred vision,
• constipation,
• dry mouth,
• drowsiness,
• vomiting, or
• tiredness.

The following drugs are related to Antivert, either as a replacement or used together:

• Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate)
• Meclizine Hydrochloride (meclizine hydrochloride tablets)
• Phenergan (promethazine)
• Transderm Scop (scopolamine)

The following supplements are related to Antivert, and may be used together with the drug:

• Green Tea (s.)
• Caffeine (s.)
• Ginkgo (s.)
• Coffee (s.)
• Ginger (s.)