Medications
Medicines do not cure
. But they can reduce the severity of
some symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and the spinning sensation of
. Also, medicines can help you feel more
comfortable during an attack.
Medicines that may reduce the spinning
sensation of
include:
- , such as dimenhydrinate
(for example, Dramamine), meclizine (for example, Antivert), and diphenhydramine (for example, Benadryl).
- , such as methylprednisolone or prednisone.
-
(Transderm Scop), which is a patch placed on the skin behind your
ear.
- , such as diazepam (for example, Valium) and clonazepam
(Klonopin).
medicines, such as promethazine, may be used to reduce nausea and
vomiting that can occur with vertigo.
Diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide (for example, Microzide), and a
low-salt diet may be used to reduce excess fluid and prevent future attacks of
vertigo.