Opioids, including morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, and others), oxycodone (Oxaydo, Xtampza, Oxycontin, and others), methadone (Dolophine or Methadose), and hydrocodone (Hysingla or Zohydro ER)Īnticholinergic drugs, including scopolamine (Transderm Scop), dicyclomine (Bentyl), and oxybutynin (Ditropan XL) Sleep medications, including zolpidem (Ambien), doxepin (Silenor), eszopiclone (Lunesta), and ramelteon (Rozerem)īenzodiazepines, including diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), and temazepam (Restoril) Other antihistamines, including diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Nytol, and others), chlorpheniramine (Aller-Chlor, Chlor Trimeton, and others), and hydroxyzine (Vistaril) Meclizine interacts with the following medications:⁹ You are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Liver problems - meclizine is metabolized by the liver, so you might have increased exposure if your liver can’t process it effectively.³ Kidney problems - since meclizine is excreted via the kidneys, kidney problems could potentially cause the drug to build up in your body.³ Glaucoma - anticholinergic medications may increase intraocular pressure, particularly acute narrow-angle glaucoma.⁸ Meclizine can also cause urinary retention,⁷ so taking this drug could worsen symptoms. Tell your doctor if you have:²Īsthma or other lung conditions - anticholinergic medications may make mucus more viscous and difficult to clear, potentially worsening symptoms.⁶Įnlarged prostate - people with an enlarged prostate may have difficulty urinating. Meclizine could worsen some medical conditions. Of particular importance are drugs that treat: Give your doctor a list of prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and herbal remedies. You are allergic to meclizine or any other medication. What to discuss with your doctor before you start taking meclizineīefore taking meclizine, tell your doctor if: Please do not give this medication to children under 12 years old, as meclizine is not approved for use in this age group. Your regimen will depend on how you respond to treatment.² If you are prescribed Antivert for vertigo, you’ll generally be told to take 25–100mg daily by mouth in divided doses. Adults and children over 12 years generally need to take 25–50mg by mouth once daily but follow the exact instructions provided by your doctor or pharmacist.³ To prevent motion sickness symptoms, take meclizine around one hour before you do a sickness-inducing activity (i.e., traveling in a car). Don’t swallow chewy tablets whole.ĭo not crush or chew meclizine non-chewable tablets. Do not take more than what you are prescribed to take.Ĭrush or chew meclizine chewable tablets.
Do not start or stop taking this medicine without first consulting your doctor. Take meclizine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Generic meclizine is available in tablet form. Avoid engaging in such activities until you know how this drug affects you.ĭo not drink alcohol when taking meclizine. This may impact your ability to think and stay alert when operating heavy machines or driving. There is a risk of drowsiness when taking meclizine.
Others, such as Antivert, require a doctor’s prescription, as they are often prescribed for treating vertigo.¹ Warnings and precautions
Some meclizine brands are available over the counter, such as Bonine and Dramamine Less Drowsy (these are mainly used for motion sickness). It is also sold under brand names, including Antivert, Bonine, Zentrip, and Dramamine Less Drowsy. This group of medications is used to treat motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting by blocking certain brain receptors and inhibiting the transmission of certain signals to the vomiting center in the brain. Meclizine is an antihistamine medication that belongs to the anticholinergic antiemetics drug class.
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