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18 Treatments for Benign Positional Vertigo

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2	Medical Procedures

1	Surgical Procedures

8	Prescribed Medications

3	Over the Counter Medications

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Overview

There are three types of treatment given to patients with BPV: medical care, surgery, and home treatment. Medical care (office treatment) consists of either the Semont maneuver (also referred to as the Liberaroty maneuver) or the Epley maneuver, named after their inventors....[read article]

Tests for Benign Positional Vertigo

1. Dix-Hallpike Maneuver
2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
3. Electronystagmography Electronystagmography (ENG) is a test that examines the movement of your eyes in order to assess how well two cranial nerves within your brain are functioning. Thes... More
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Medical Procedures for Benign Positional Vertigo

1. Epley Maneuver
2. Sermont Maneuver
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Surgical Procedures for Benign Positional Vertigo

1. Posterior Canal Plugging
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Prescribed Medications for Benign Positional Vertigo

1. meclizine(Antivert , others...) Close MECLIZINE (MEK li zeen) is an antihistamine. It is used to prevent nausea, vomiting, or dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is also used to prevent and treat ve... More
2. diazepam(Valium , Valrelease) DIAZEPAM (dye AZ e pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and nervousness. It also can help treat alcohol withdrawal, relax muscles, and treat certai... More
3. lorazepam(Ativan ) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
4. promethazine(Phenergan , others...) Close PROMETHAZINE (proe METH a zeen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat allergic reactions and to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting from illness or motion sickn... More
5. scopolamine(Transderm-Scop , others...) Close SCOPOLAMINE (skoe POL a meen) is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, anesthesia and surgery. More
6. dimenhyDRINATE DIMENHYDRINATE (dye men HYE dri nate) is an antihistamine. It is used to prevent and to treat the nausea, vomiting, or dizziness of motion sickness. More
7. clonazepam(Klonopin , Klonopin Wafer) CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat panic disorder. More
8. prochlorperazine(Compazine , others...) Close PROCHLORPERAZINE (proe klor PER a zeen) helps to control severe nausea and vomiting. This medicine is also used to treat schizophrenia. It can also help patients wh... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Benign Positional Vertigo

1. meclizine(Bonine , others...) Close MECLIZINE (MEK li zeen) is an antihistamine. It is used to prevent nausea, vomiting, or dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is also used to prevent and treat ve... More
2. dimenhyDRINATE(Dramamine , others...) Close DIMENHYDRINATE (dye men HYE dri nate) is an antihistamine. It is used to prevent and to treat the nausea, vomiting, or dizziness of motion sickness. More
3. prochlorperazine PROCHLORPERAZINE (proe klor PER a zeen) helps to control severe nausea and vomiting. This medicine is also used to treat schizophrenia. It can also help patients wh... More
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Self Care for Benign Positional Vertigo

1. Brandt-Daroff Exercises
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.

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