Brand Name: Antivert®, Bonikraft®,
Medivert®
Meclizine Information
is used to prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness, and may be effective in treating
vertigo associated with inner ear conditions. It is in a class of drugs known as
antihistamines.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
(for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article)
| Depletion or interference |
None known
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| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
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| Supportive interaction |
None known
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| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known
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| Adverse interaction |
None known
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An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.
Meclizine Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds
Alcohol
Drinking alcoholic beverages while taking meclizine can result in added
drowsiness.1 Consequently, people taking meclizine should avoid alcohol, especially
when staying alert is necessary.
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