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Generic: meclizine View All Brands Dramamine II, Motion Sickness Less Drowsy, Antivert, Meclizine Hydrochloride, Meni-D, Medivert, Ru-Vert-M, Driminate II, D-Vert, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Bonine, Meclicot An anticholinergic antiemetic - It is used to prevent nausea, vomiting, or dizziness caused by motion sickness				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures digoxin medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, like alprazolam, diazepam or temazepam medicines for hay fever and other allergies medicines for mental depression medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson's disease, or for stomach problems medicines for pain medicines that relax muscles This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? If you are taking this medicine on a regular schedule, visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You may get dizzy, drowsy or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can increase possible dizziness. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe. This medicine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your eye doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: fainting spells fast or irregular heartbeat Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): constipation difficulty passing urine difficulty sleeping headache stomach upset This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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