Clinical studies in children have not been done; usage is not recommended under 12 years of age.

Indicated for	Relief of nausea and motion sickness
Recreational None
Contraindications	Alcohol;
Side effects	Drowsiness

Meclizine (proposed INN is meclozine) is an antihistamine, considered to be an antiemetic. It is most commonly used to inhibit nausea and vomiting. An alternative to dimenhydrinates like Dramamine, Meclizine is considered to perform the same functions at an equitable level of effectiveness, but with reduced side effects.

Uses

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Motion Sickness

Meclizine is effective in inhibiting the symptoms of motion sickness, such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.

Vertigo

Meclizine may be effective in relieving vertigo experienced as a result of inner ear infections or other conditions.

Risks of Use

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Drowsiness

Drowsiness may result as a side effect of taking Meclizine. While the effects are less than Dramamine, users are advised not to operate heavy machinery while under the influence. The consumption of alcohol while under the influence of Meclizine may result in additional drowsiness.

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i feel nauseous, i hope it wasn't the seafood. meclizine should fix it.
kypsan (ky san) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:21:07 -0000
i feel nauseous, i hope it wasn't the seafood. meclizine should fix it.
@Brynnalia Yes, I was warned of drowsiness. Label still made me chuckle. BTW, you totally called it: I came back w/meclizine scrip.
llywellyn (Kerry) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:43:16 -0000
@Brynnalia Yes, I was warned of drowsiness. Label still made me chuckle. BTW, you totally called it: I came back w/meclizine scrip.
@Llywellyn Isn't that funny? But meclizine and such meds usually causes more drowsiness than dizziness, and it should not be vertigo like.
Brynnalia (Brynn) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:41:04 -0000
@Llywellyn Isn't that funny? But meclizine and such meds usually causes more drowsiness than dizziness, and it should not be vertigo like.
@Llywellyn But if the symptoms are significantly bothering you, over-the-counter meclizine can help.
Brynnalia (Brynn) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:59:20 -0000
@Llywellyn But if the symptoms are significantly bothering you, over-the-counter meclizine can help.
@brooklynbeast maybe. i'm on meclizine for vertigo. friend of mine says hes sick. i was with him last night. probably psychosomatic.
K82 (k82) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:31:16 -0000
@brooklynbeast maybe. i'm on meclizine for vertigo. friend of mine says hes sick. i was with him last night. probably psychosomatic.
- Guaifenesin, meclizine, calagel, emetrol, Telithromycin... I do believe there's enough to wage chemical warfare here.
tk_valentine (Kyle Valentine) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:32:22 -0000
- Guaifenesin, meclizine, calagel, emetrol, Telithromycin... I do believe there's enough to wage chemical warfare here.

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